冴え返る

さえかえる

Also written 冴返る

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to be very clear
2. to be keenly cold; to be cold and clear

Kanji

• 冴 be clear; serene; cold. Read as さえる.
• 返 give back. Read as かえる.

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