防寒(ぼうかん)

防寒(ぼうかん) means protection against cold weather. It is almost always used as a modifier before another noun rather than standing alone.

Etymology

A compound of 防(ぼう) (prevent, protect) + 寒(かん) (cold). Part of a family of 防(ぼう)～ compounds like 防水(ぼうすい) (waterproof) and 防音(ぼうおん) (soundproof).

Common collocations

• 防寒(ぼうかん)着(ぎ): warm clothing
• 防寒(ぼうかん)具(ぐ): cold weather gear
• 防寒(ぼうかん)対策(たいさく): cold weather measures
• 防寒(ぼうかん)装備(そうび): cold weather equipment
• 防寒(ぼうかん)用(よう): for cold protection

Related words

• 防暑(ぼうしょ): protection against heat (opposite)
• 保温(ほおん): heat retention, keeping warm