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すうすう

suu-suu

Drafty cold air seeping in

A thin, persistent stream of cold air coming through gaps or cracks. Makes you feel uncomfortably chilly.

💡In an old house with poor insulation — 'Cold air is coming in suu-suu from the window.'

Example

隙間風がすうすう入ってきて寒い。

A draft is coming in suu-suu and it's cold.

Quiz yourself

Cold air was ___ through the gap under the door.

ドアの隙間から冷たい風が○○入ってくる。

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Intermediate