外気
Meanings
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open air; outside air
Refers to the air outdoors, often in contrast to indoor air. Common in contexts like ventilation, weather, or exposure to the elements.
Let's open the window and let in some fresh air.
The outside temperature is low, so I turned on the heater.
Usage patterns
- 外気に触れるto be exposed to / come into contact with outside air
If you don't get some outside air for a while, you start to feel unwell.
- 外気を取り入れるto let in outside air (for ventilation)
The air conditioner draws in outside air to refresh the air in the room.
- 外気にさらすto expose something to the outside air
These machine parts rust easily when exposed to outside air.