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temperature difference
the difference or fluctuation between cold and warm temperatures, especially between day and night or between seasons
寒暖差が激しい。
The temperature difference is extreme.
春は寒暖差で体調を崩しやすい。
In spring, the temperature fluctuations make it easy to get sick.
昼と夜の寒暖差が大きい地域ではおいしいりんごが育つ。
Delicious apples grow in areas with large day-night temperature differences.
寒暖差 refers to temperature fluctuation, commonly discussed in weather forecasts and health contexts.
COMPOSITION:
- 寒: Cold
- 暖: Warm
- 差: Difference
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 寒暖差が激しい (extreme temperature fluctuation)
- 寒暖差が大きい (large temperature difference)
- 一日の寒暖差 (daily temperature variation)
- 寒暖差アレルギー (temperature change allergy)
- 寒暖差疲労 (fatigue from temperature fluctuation)
HEALTH CONTEXT:
寒暖差 is often mentioned in relation to health, as sudden temperature changes can trigger colds, allergies, or fatigue.
RELATED TERMS:
- 気温差 (temperature difference - more technical)
- 温度差 (temperature difference - general)
- 寒暖 (hot and cold)
REGISTER: Neutral. Common in weather forecasts and health discussions.