除湿(じょしつ)

じょしつ
noun, suru verb
dehumidification, removing humidity
1. dehumidification, removing humidity
The process of removing moisture from the air, commonly using air conditioners or dehumidifiers.
エアコンを除湿(じょしつ)モードにする。
To set the air conditioner to dehumidification mode.
梅雨(つゆ)の時期(じき)は除湿(じょしつ)が欠(か)かせない。
Dehumidification is essential during the rainy season.
除湿(じょしつ)機(き)を使(つか)って部屋(へや)の湿度(しつど)を下(さ)げた。
I lowered the room's humidity using a dehumidifier.

除湿(じょしつ) is essential vocabulary for Japan's humid climate.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 除湿(じょしつ)する: to dehumidify
  • 除湿(じょしつ)モード: dehumidification mode (on AC)
  • 除湿(じょしつ)機(き): dehumidifier
  • 除湿(じょしつ)剤(ざい): desiccant, moisture absorber

CONTEXT:
Very commonly used during 梅雨(つゆ) (rainy season) and summer in Japan. Most air conditioners have a 除湿(じょしつ) mode.

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Added 2026.2.3 11:36 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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