過度な冷房
過度な冷房で体調を崩す人が増えている。
More people are falling ill due to excessive air conditioning.
Air conditioning that is too strong or used excessively, often causing discomfort or health issues.
夏なのに過度な冷房で寒すぎるオフィス。
The office is freezing due to excessive air conditioning despite it being summer.
過度な冷房はのどの痛みの原因になることがあります。
Excessive air conditioning can cause throat pain.
Commonly discussed in summer in Japan, where strong AC is sometimes used in public spaces.
Pro Tip
Avoiding 過度な冷房
In Japan, offices often set AC to 28°C (82°F) in summer to save energy. If you feel cold, ask staff to adjust the temperature instead of using a personal heater.
Word Origin
過度 (kado, 'excessive') + 冷房 (reibō, 'air conditioning'). 冷房 is a compound of 冷 (rei, 'cold') and 房 (bō, 'room/chamber').
Usage Notes
Often used in complaints about public spaces (e.g., offices, trains) where AC is set too low. May imply criticism of energy waste or poor temperature control.