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Dry, Parched

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

During Japan's dry winter months, weather reports often mention 乾燥 (kansō), meaning 'dryness.' Many people use humidifiers to prevent dry skin and sore throats.

Memory Trick

Imagine dry autumn leaves becoming so brittle that they crumble in your hand. That dryness helps you remember 燥 means 'dry.'

Readings

Onyomi: ソウ (sou)

Kunyomi:

Example Words

乾燥
かんそう (kansou)
Dryness
乾燥機
かんそうき (kansouki)
Dryer
乾燥肌
かんそうはだ (kansouhada)
Dry skin
乾燥する
かんそうする (kansou suru)
To become dry

Example Sentence

冬 は 空気 が 乾燥しています。

ふゆ は くうき が かんそうしています。

fuyu wa kuuki ga kansou shiteimasu

The air is dry in winter.

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