乾燥
かんそう
kansou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 67 - JLPT N2

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乾燥 (かんそう (kansou)) means "Dryness". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Dryness

Also : Dehydration · Aridity

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Example Sentences

冬季の乾燥した空気は、肌の水分を奪います。

とうきのかんそうしたくうきは、はだのすいぶんをうばいます。

The dry winter air deprives the skin of moisture.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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