防(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.

防(ぼう)カビスプレーを使(つか)った。

I used anti-mold spray.

このペンキは防(ぼう)カビ効果(こうか)がある。

This paint has anti-mold properties.

浴室(よくしつ)の防(ぼう)カビ対策(たいさく)として、換気(かんき)をしっかり行(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

防(ぼう)カビ剤(ざい) (anti-mold agent)
防(ぼう)カビ対策(たいさく) (mold prevention measures)
防(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

Related Words

Related: 防水(ぼうすい) (waterproof)

Compare: 防虫(ぼうちゅう) (insect-proofing)

Compare: 防腐(ぼうふ) (antisepsis)

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Added 2026.3.14 11:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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