A1 noun Neutral #2,717 most common

湿度

shitsudo [ɕitsɯᵝdo̞]

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It is a technical and objective term used to describe weather conditions, indoor environments, or scientific measurements.

Examples

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1

今日の湿度はとても高いです。

The humidity is very high today.

2

湿度が60%以下になるように調整してください。

Please adjust the humidity so that it is below 60%.

3

湿度が高くて、髪がうまくまとまらない。

The humidity is so high that I can't get my hair to stay in place.

Word Family

Noun
湿度
Adjective
湿っぽい
Related
湿気
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Memory Tip

Visualize 'Shitsu' (湿) as a wet towel and 'Do' (度) as a thermometer scale. It is the degree of wetness in the air.

Quick Quiz

日本の夏は、___が高くてとても蒸し暑いです。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 湿度

Examples

1

今日の湿度はとても高いです。

everyday

The humidity is very high today.

2

湿度が60%以下になるように調整してください。

formal

Please adjust the humidity so that it is below 60%.

3

湿度が高くて、髪がうまくまとまらない。

informal

The humidity is so high that I can't get my hair to stay in place.

4

この植物は高い湿度を好む傾向があります。

academic

This plant tends to prefer high humidity levels.

5

サーバー室の湿度は厳重に管理されています。

business

The humidity in the server room is strictly managed.

Word Family

Noun
湿度
Adjective
湿っぽい
Related
湿気

Common Collocations

湿度が高い humidity is high
湿度を測る to measure humidity
湿度を下げる to lower the humidity
適度な湿度 appropriate/moderate humidity
湿度計 hygrometer (humidity meter)

Common Phrases

湿度が上がる

humidity rises

湿度を保つ

to maintain humidity

湿度が足りない

lack of humidity

Often Confused With

湿度 vs 湿気

Shitsudo refers to the numerical percentage or technical measure, while Shikke refers to the general, physical sensation of dampness.

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Usage Notes

The word is most commonly used in weather reports or when discussing specific environmental settings like rooms or storage. It is often paired with percentages (%).

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Common Mistakes

Beginners often use 'shitsudo' when they want to say something feels 'damp' or 'muggy' (shikke or mushiatsui), but 'shitsudo' is more scientific.

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Memory Tip

Visualize 'Shitsu' (湿) as a wet towel and 'Do' (度) as a thermometer scale. It is the degree of wetness in the air.

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Word Origin

From Middle Chinese: '湿' (damp/wet) + '度' (degree/measure).

Grammar Patterns

Subject + が + 湿度 + である (The subject is the humidity) 湿度 + が + 高い/低い (High/Low humidity) 湿度 + を + %に + 保つ (Keep humidity at X%)
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Cultural Context

In Japan, high humidity is a major topic of conversation during the summer rainy season (Tsuyu), leading to the widespread use of dehumidifiers and anti-mold products.

Quick Quiz

日本の夏は、___が高くてとても蒸し暑いです。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 湿度

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