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“ultraviolet rays” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishigaisen

Example

夏は紫外線を避けます。natsu wa shi gai sen o sa ke ma su

I avoid ultraviolet rays in summer.

Illustration for 紫外線 (ultraviolet rays)

How to say “ultraviolet rays” in Japanese

“Ultraviolet rays” in Japanese is 紫外線 (shigaisen).

Refers to invisible radiation just beyond the violet end of the visible spectrum.

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

Example sentences with 紫外線

日焼け止めを塗っても、紫外線を完全には防げません。hi ya ke to me o nu tte mo shi gai sen o kan zen ni wa fuse ge ma se n

Even with sunscreen, you cannot completely block ultraviolet rays.

Tips for using 紫外線

  • In everyday English, ultraviolet rays is often shortened to UV rays, with UV pronounced as "you-vee".

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