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防熱 (ぼうねつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

防ぼう熱ねつ

ぼ

う

ね

つ

Meanings

1

noun

heat resistance; heat protection; thermal insulation

Refers to the property of resisting heat or measures taken to protect against heat. Often used in technical or product contexts.

この素そ材ざいは防ぼう熱ねつ性せいに優すぐれている。
This material has excellent heat resistance.
防ぼう熱ねつ手て袋ぶくろを着ちゃく用ようしてください。
Please wear heat-resistant gloves.

Kanji

防ward off, defend, protect
熱heat, temperature, fever

Similar words

断だん熱ねつ
断熱 specifically means thermal insulation to prevent heat transfer, while 防熱 is broader, covering heat resistance and protection from heat.
耐たい熱ねつ
耐熱 emphasizes the ability to withstand high temperatures without damage, whereas 防熱 focuses on blocking or protecting against heat.

Etymology

Compound of 防 (ぼう, 'prevent, protect') and 熱 (ねつ, 'heat'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common Sino-Japanese pattern for technical terms.