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余剰冷房
yojō reibō
excessive air conditioning
この部屋は余剰冷房が効きすぎていて、寒すぎる。
This room has excessive air conditioning and is too cold.
Engineering
technical
Air conditioning that exceeds the actual cooling needs of a space, often resulting in unnecessary energy consumption or overly cold temperatures.
オフィスの余剰冷房を防ぐために、温度センサーを導入した。
To prevent excessive air conditioning in the office, temperature sensors were installed.
夏場は余剰冷房が問題視され、省エネ対策が求められている。
In summer, excessive air conditioning is a concern, and energy-saving measures are required.
Common in discussions about energy efficiency and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems in buildings.
Pro Tip
Energy Efficiency Context
余剰冷房 is a key term in discussions about reducing energy waste in buildings. Look for it in contexts involving HVAC systems, energy-saving measures, or sustainability reports.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overcooling
余剰冷房 can lead to discomfort and energy waste. Always check if the cooling load is appropriate for the space.
Word Origin
Composed of 余剰 (yojō, 'excess' or 'surplus') and 冷房 (reibō, 'air conditioning' or 'cooling'). The term emerged in modern Japanese as a technical phrase in discussions about energy efficiency and HVAC systems.
Usage Notes
This term is primarily used in technical or engineering contexts, particularly in discussions about energy conservation and optimizing HVAC systems in buildings. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Word Breakdown
余剰
excess or surplus
noun冷房
air conditioning or cooling
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