湿気

しっけ

Moisture, humidity, dampness

N3noun·shikke

How to remember it

湿 (moist) + 気 — the moisture or dampness present in the air.

Example sentences

  • 部屋の湿気が多くて、カビが生えた。

    へやのしっけがおおくて、かびがはえた。

    The room was so humid that mold grew.

  • 湿気を防ぐために換気してください。

    しっけをふせぐためにかんきしてください。

    Please ventilate to prevent moisture.

Usage

Common of weather and rooms; distinct from しつど (湿度, measurable humidity level).

Related words

湿度湿る乾燥湿気る

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