外気(がいき)

がいき
noun
outside air, outdoor air
1. outside air, outdoor air, outdoor temperature
The air or atmospheric conditions outside a building or enclosed space. Used when discussing ventilation, temperature differences, or exposure to the outdoors.
外気(がいき)を取(と)り入(い)れる。
To let in outside air.
外気(がいき)温(おん)が氷点下(ひょうてんか)まで下(さ)がった。
The outdoor temperature dropped below freezing.
窓(まど)を開(あ)けて外気(がいき)に触(ふ)れると、部屋(へや)の空気(くうき)が一気(いっき)に入(い)れ替(か)わった。
When I opened the window and let in the outside air, the air in the room was completely refreshed.

USAGE:
Commonly used in weather reports, building ventilation discussions, and HVAC contexts. 外気(がいき)温(おん) (outdoor temperature) is a frequently seen compound.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 外気(がいき)温(おん): outdoor temperature
  • 外気(がいき)を取(と)り入(い)れる: to take in outside air
  • 外気(がいき)に触(ふ)れる: to be exposed to outside air
  • 外気(がいき)に当(あ)たる: to be exposed to the open air
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