多湿(たしつ)

たしつ
noun, na-adjective
high humidity, humid
weather
1. high humidity, humid, damp
A condition of high moisture in the air. Often used to describe climate or weather conditions.
日本(にほん)の夏(なつ)は高温(こうおん)多湿(たしつ)だ。
Japanese summers are hot and humid.
多湿(たしつ)な環境(かんきょう)ではカビが生(は)えやすい。
Mold grows easily in humid environments.
この地域(ちいき)は一年中(いちねんじゅう)多湿(たしつ)で、除湿機(じょしつき)が欠(か)かせない。
This area is humid year-round, so a dehumidifier is essential.

多湿(たしつ) combines 多(た) (much, many) and 湿(しつ) (moisture, humidity).

Common collocations

Usage

Most frequently appears in the set phrase 高温(こうおん)多湿(たしつ) to describe the characteristic summer climate of Japan. The antonym is 乾燥(かんそう) (dry).

Related Words

Antonym: 乾燥(かんそう) (dry, arid)
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