乾かわき

noun

drying; dryness

Refers to the state of being dry or the process of drying. Often used for thirst (喉の乾き) or dryness of the air, skin, etc.

• 喉のどの乾かわきを感かんじて、水みずを飲のんだ。

  Feeling thirsty, I drank some water.

• 空くう気きの乾かわきが肌はだに良よくない。

  Dry air is not good for the skin.