Meaning of 乾燥 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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乾燥JLPT 2
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Kana Readingかんそう
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Romajikansō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- dry; arid; insipid; dehydrated
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Example Sentences
乾燥, かんそう used in context
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Witch hazel tightens pores without drying skin.
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乾燥した空気のせいで痛んだノドや鼻の粘膜は、風邪のウイルスが入り込みやすくなってしまいます。暖房器具で寒さ対策、加湿器で乾燥対策をしっかり行なうことが肝要です。
Throat and nose membranes hurt by dry air allow cold viruses to enter more easily. It is important to carry out sensible counter plans against the cold with heaters and against the dryness with humidifiers.
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乾燥した空気のせいで痛んだノドや鼻の粘膜は、風邪のウイルスが入り込みやすくなってしまいます。暖房器具で寒さ対策、加湿器で乾燥対策をしっかり行なうことが肝要です。
Throat and nose membranes hurt by dry air allow cold viruses to enter more easily. It is important to carry out sensible counter plans against the cold with heaters and against the dryness with humidifiers.
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I have dry skin.
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It gets very humid here in the summer. In the winter, on the other hand, it gets very dry.
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It gets very humid at home in summer; in winter, on the other hand, it gets very dry.
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Kanji found in this word
drought, dry, dessicate, drink up, heaven, emperor
On: カン, ケン
Kun: かわ.く, かわ.かす, ほ.す, ひ.る, いぬい
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