設定温度(せっていおんど)

A compound of 設定(せってい) (setting, configuration) and 温度(おんど) (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(せっていおんど)を上(あ)げる: to raise the set temperature
• 設定温度(せっていおんど)を下(さ)げる: to lower the set temperature
• 設定温度(せっていおんど)に達(たっ)する: to reach the set temperature
• エアコンの設定温度(せっていおんど): air conditioner's set temperature
• 推奨(すいしょう)設定温度(せっていおんど): recommended set temperature

Cultural note

In Japan, the government-recommended air conditioning temperature is 二十八度(にじゅうはちど) (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(にじゅうど) (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(しつおん): room temperature — the actual current temperature of a room, not the target setting
• 適温(てきおん): suitable temperature — the ideal temperature for a particular purpose