Japanese word

換気

Pronunciation

Romajikanki

Meaning

  • nounventilation

Example

料理の後で、台所を換気します。ryō ri no ato de dai dokoro o kan ki shi ma su

I ventilate the kitchen after cooking.

Illustration for 換気 (ventilation)

More examples

窓を開けて、部屋を換気します。mado o a ke te heya o kan ki shi ma su

I ventilate the room by opening the windows.

Core concept

Describes moving stale indoor air out and bringing fresher air in to keep a space breathable.

Common phrases

  • 換気をするkan ki o su ru

    ventilate

  • 十分な換気jū bun na kan ki

    adequate ventilation

  • 室内の換気shitsu nai no kan ki

    indoor ventilation

Similar words

通風tsūfū: The movement of air through a room or building, often through open windows or vents.
風通しkazetōshi: The ease with which air moves through a room or building.

Definition in Japanese

室内の汚れた空気を外へ出し、新鮮な空気を取り入れること。shitsu nai no yogo re ta kū ki o soto e da shi shin sen na kū ki o to ri i re ru ko to

Word origin

換気 (kanki) combines 換 (kan, "replace") and 気 (ki, "air"), expressing the replacement of indoor air with fresh air.

Usage tips

  • The English noun ventilation can mean either the process or the system that provides it, while 換気 (kanki) commonly refers to the act of exchanging indoor and outdoor air.

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