曝ばく涼りょう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

airing out (clothes, scrolls, etc.) to prevent insect and mold damage

Refers to the traditional practice of exposing items to sun and air, often done in dry seasons. Related to 虫干し (mushiboshi).

See also: 虫干し

• 梅雨つゆが明あけたら、掛かけ軸じくの曝ばく涼りょうをしよう。

  Once the rainy season ends, let's air out the hanging scrolls.

• 着き物ものを曝ばく涼りょうするために、風かぜ通とおしの良よい場ば所しょに広ひろげた。

  I spread out the kimono in a well-ventilated place to air them out.