Translation and Meaning of: 湿気 - shiki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 湿気 (shiki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shiki
Kana: しっき
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: humidity;humidity;humidity
Meaning in English: moisture;humidity;dampness
Definition: water vapor contained in the air.
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Explanation and Etymology - (湿気) shiki
湿気 (しっけ) is a Japanese word meaning "humidity" or "humidity of the air". It is composed of the kanji 湿 (しめ) meaning "moist" and 気 (き) meaning "air" or "spirit". The word is commonly used to describe the feeling of a damp or stuffy environment. Humidity is an important factor in Japanese culture, especially during summer when people use traditional techniques to deal with heat and humidity, such as using bamboo fans and eating foods that help cool the body.How to Write in Japanese - (湿気) shiki
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Synonyms and Similar - (湿気) shiki
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
蒸し暑さ; 湿度; 蒸気; 湿り気; 湿潤; 湿度; 湿った; 湿気った; 湿り; 湿気り; 湿っぽい; 湿気が多い; 湿気を含んだ; 湿気を帯びた; 湿気を含んでいる; 湿気がある; 湿気を帯びている; 湿気を帯びた空気; 湿気を含んだ空気; 湿気を含んでいる空気.
Words containing: 湿気
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Kana: しける
Romaji: shikeru
Translation / Meaning:
being damp; be moist
Words with the same pronunciation: しっき shiki
Example Sentences - (湿気) shiki
Below are some example sentences:
木材が湿気で反ってしまった。
Mokuzai ga shikke de sorotte shimatta
The wood has warped due to moisture.
The wood was warped with moisture.
- 木材 - Means "wood" in Japanese.
- が - subject particle in Japanese.
- 湿気 - means "moisture" in Japanese.
- で - location particle in Japanese.
- 反ってしまった - is the past form of the verb 反る (sorou), which means "to bow" or "to bend", and the particle しまった (shimatta) indicates that the action was completed in a negative way.
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "humidity;humidity;humidity" é "(湿気) shiki". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
