English–Japanese

“water resistance” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibōsui

Example

この時計は防水です。ko no tokei wa bō sui de su

This watch is waterproof.

Illustration for 防水 (water resistance)

How to say “water resistance” in Japanese

“Water resistance” in Japanese is 防水 (bōsui).

Centers on blocking water from passing into something through its material, design, or treatment.

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

Example sentences with 防水

雨の日は靴の防水が大切です。ame no hi wa kutsu no bō sui ga tai setsu de su

Water resistance is important for shoes on rainy days.

Tips for using 防水

  • In descriptions of watches, bags, and clothing, 防水 (bōsui) commonly identifies resistance to water as a product feature rather than naming the object itself.

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