日除(ひよ)け

ひよけ
noun
sunshade; awning; sun blind
1. sunshade; awning; sun blind
Any device or structure used to block sunlight, such as an awning, parasol, shade cloth, or sun visor. Used for both architectural elements and portable shade devices.
窓(まど)に日除(ひよ)けを付(つ)けた。
I installed a sun blind on the window.
テラスに日除(ひよ)けのテントがある。
There is a shade tent on the terrace.
夏場(なつば)は日除(ひよ)けがないと部屋(へや)の温度(おんど)がかなり上(あ)がる。
In summer, the room temperature rises considerably without a sunshade.

日除(ひよ)け comes from 日(ひ) (sun) + 除(よ)ける (to ward off). Also written as 日避(ひよ)け. It covers any device or structure that blocks sunlight, from architectural awnings to portable parasols.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 日除(ひよ)けを付(つ)ける: to put up a sunshade
  • 日除(ひよ)けテント: shade tent
  • 日除(ひよ)け帽子(ぼうし): sun hat
  • 車(くるま)の日除(ひよ)け: car sun visor/shade

RELATED ～除(よ)け WORDS:

  • 雨除(あまよ)け: rain shelter
  • 風除(かぜよ)け: windbreak
  • 虫除(むしよ)け: insect repellent
  • 魔除(まよ)け: charm against evil

The ～除(よ)け pattern is productive and means "protection from" or "warding off" whatever the first element names.

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Added 2026.3.22 9:43 · Revised 2026.3.30 13:48
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