1.
water resistance; water-resistant quality; waterproof property
The ability of a material or product to resist the penetration or effects of water. Used when describing the properties of fabrics, coatings, electronics, and other products.
A compound of 耐水 (water-resistant) and 性 (property, quality). The 耐~性 pattern is highly productive in Japanese for expressing resistance or durability: 耐熱性 (heat resistance), 耐久性 (durability), 耐震性 (earthquake resistance).
Common collocations
- 耐水性がある: to have water resistance
- 耐水性に優れる: to excel in water resistance
- 耐水性の高い: highly water-resistant
- 耐水性試験: water resistance test