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“heat retention” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihoon

Example

このカップは保温に優れています。ko no ka ppu wa ho on ni sugu re te i ma su

This cup has excellent heat retention.

Illustration for 保温 (heat retention)

How to say “heat retention” in Japanese

“Heat retention” in Japanese is 保温 (hoon).

The word describes keeping heat that is already present from escaping, allowing warmth to last longer.

Full entry for 保温: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 保温

ふたを閉めると、飲み物の保温が長く続きます。fu ta o shi me ru to no mi mono no ho on ga naga ku tsuzu ki ma su

When the lid is closed, the drink stays warm for a long time.

Tips for using 保温

  • A rice cooker's 保温 (hōn) setting keeps cooked rice warm after cooking, so the word often appears as the name of a built-in function.

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