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set temperature; target temperature; thermostat setting
The temperature that a device such as an air conditioner, heater, oven, or refrigerator is set to maintain or reach.
エアコンの設定温度を下げた。
I lowered the air conditioner's set temperature.
冬場の設定温度は二十度が目安だ。
A guideline set temperature for winter is 20 degrees.
省エネのために、夏は設定温度を二十八度にするよう呼びかけている。
To save energy, they are calling for the set temperature to be kept at 28 degrees in summer.
A compound of 設定 (setting, configuration) and 温度 (temperature). A practical everyday term used when talking about air conditioners, heaters, ovens, refrigerators, and other temperature-controlled appliances.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 設定温度を上げる: to raise the set temperature
- 設定温度を下げる: to lower the set temperature
- 設定温度に達する: to reach the set temperature
- エアコンの設定温度: air conditioner's set temperature
- 推奨設定温度: recommended set temperature
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, the government-recommended air conditioning temperature is 二十八度 (28°C) in summer as part of the クールビズ (Cool Biz) energy-saving campaign. In winter, the recommended heating temperature is 二十度 (20°C) under the ウォームビズ (Warm Biz) initiative. These guidelines are widely followed in offices and public buildings.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 室温: room temperature — the actual current temperature of a room, not the target setting
- 適温: suitable temperature — the ideal temperature for a particular purpose