湿度(しつど)

しつど
noun
humidity
weather
1. humidity
The amount of water vapor present in the air, typically expressed as a percentage.
今日(きょう)の湿度(しつど)は80%だ。
Today's humidity is 80%.
湿度(しつど)が高(たか)いと不快(ふかい)に感(かん)じる。
High humidity feels uncomfortable.
部屋(へや)の湿度(しつど)を50%から60%に保(たも)つのが理想的(りそうてき)だと言(い)われている。乾燥(かんそう)しすぎると風邪(かぜ)をひきやすくなる。
It's said that keeping room humidity between 50% and 60% is ideal. If it gets too dry, you become more susceptible to colds.

湿度(しつど) refers to humidity as a measurable quantity, typically expressed as a percentage.

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Similar words

  • 湿度(しつど): numerical humidity measurement
  • 湿気(しっけ): physical dampness/moisture you can feel

Related Words

Related: 湿気(しっけ) (moisture, dampness)
Related: 温度(おんど) (temperature)
Related: 加湿器(かしつき) (humidifier)
Related: 除湿機(じょしつき) (dehumidifier)
Related: 乾湿(かんしつ) (dry and wet)
Compare: 含水量(がんすいりょう) (water content)
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