冷房

れいぼう

Air conditioning, room cooling

N4noun·reibou

How to remember it

冷 (cold) + 房 (room) = making a room cold; the cooling function of AC.

Example sentences

  • 冷房が効いていて部屋が涼しい。

    れいぼうがきいていてへやがすずしい。

    The air conditioning works well and the room is cool.

  • 暑いので、冷房をつけてください。

    あついので、れいぼうをつけてください。

    It's hot, so please turn on the air conditioning.

Usage

Means cooling only; 暖房 is heating; エアコン is the appliance itself.

Related words

暖房エアコン涼しい寒い

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