(さいせいかのう)

さいせいかのう
na-adjective, noun
renewable
nature
1. renewable (energy)
Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.
Renewable energy is attracting attention.
再生可能(さいせいかのう)資源(しげん)使(つか)こと大切(たいせつ)
It's important to use renewable resources.
The government has set a goal to increase the proportion of renewable energy.
2. reproducible; recoverable
Capable of being regenerated or recovered to its original state.
この細胞(さいぼう)再生可能(さいせいかのう)
These cells are reproducible.
Lost forests are recoverable, but it takes time.
According to experts, soil nutrients are recoverable if proper management is carried out.

再生可能(さいせいかのう) is commonly used as a modifier for energy-related terms.

Forms

再生(さいせい) (regeneration, recycling) + 可能(かのう) (possible) = 再生可能(さいせいかのう)

Common collocations

Types of renewable energy

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