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: UV protection/blocking
UV対策(たいさく): UV countermeasures
UVケア: 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 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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