紫外線
Meanings
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ultraviolet rays; UV radiation
Scientific and everyday term for ultraviolet light. Often used in contexts of sun protection, sterilization, and astronomy.
On days with strong UV rays, you should apply sunscreen.
This window glass blocks ultraviolet rays.
Usage patterns
- 紫外線を浴びるto be exposed to UV rays
If you're exposed to UV rays for a long time at the beach, your skin gets sunburned.
- 紫外線を防ぐto block or protect against UV rays
I apply sunscreen to protect myself from UV rays.
- 紫外線が強いUV rays are strong/intense
UV rays are strong in summer, so please be careful.
- 紫外線対策をするto take measures against UV rays
I wear a hat as a countermeasure against UV rays.