UV

ゆーぶい
noun
UV, ultraviolet
1. UV, ultraviolet
Ultraviolet light or radiation, commonly referenced in context of sun protection and sterilization.
UV対策(たいさく)をする。
Take measures against UV rays.
夏(なつ)はUVカット(かっと)の日傘(ひがさ)が必需品(ひつじゅひん)だ。
In summer, a UV-blocking parasol is essential.
この日焼(ひや)け止(ど)めはUVカット効果(こうか)が高(たか)い。
This sunscreen has high UV protection.

UV is commonly used in Japan in the context of sun protection, which is culturally important. UV-blocking products (日焼(ひや)け止(ど)め、日傘(ひがさ)、UVカットグラス) are widely used.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • UVカット(かっと): UV protection/blocking
  • UV対策(たいさく): UV countermeasures
  • UVケア(けあ): UV care
  • UVライト: UV light (for sterilization, nail curing)
  • UV指数(しすう): UV index

UV is written in the English alphabet in Japanese text.

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Added 2026.1.29 8:55
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