(ぼう)カビ

ぼうかび
noun, no-adjective
mold prevention; anti-mold
1. mold prevention; anti-mold
The prevention of mold growth, or something designed to prevent mold. Used as a modifier for products, treatments, and measures.
(ぼう)カビスプレーを使(つか)った。
I used anti-mold spray.
このペンキは(ぼう)カビ効果(こうか)がある。
This paint has anti-mold properties.
浴室(よくしつ)(ぼう)カビ対策(たいさく)として、換気(かんき)をしっかり(おこな)うことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
As an anti-mold measure for the bathroom, it is important to ventilate properly.

USAGE:
Commonly used in household product descriptions and home maintenance discussions. Japan's humid climate makes mold prevention a frequent concern.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (ぼう)カビ(ざい) (anti-mold agent)
  • (ぼう)カビ対策(たいさく) (mold prevention measures)
  • (ぼう)カビ加工(かこう) (anti-mold treatment)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 防水(ぼうすい): waterproof — preventing water penetration
  • 防虫(ぼうちゅう): insect-proofing — preventing insect damage