乾き|かわきkawaki[3]odaka (tail-high)

1. noundrying; dryness

• Synonym乾燥かんそうNeutralRefers to the dry state itself and is common in daily use, as in 「空気が乾燥する」. It points to the objective condition, while 「乾き」 centers on how dry something has become.
• Antonym湿りしめりNeutralDampness or moisture in something — the opposite of 「乾き」, which is about dryness.
• Antonym濡れぬれNeutralThe state of being wet or drenched — the direct opposite of 「乾き」, which is about becoming dry.

Use 「乾燥」 for dry air or skin; use 「乾き」 for how quickly things like clothes or paint dry, as in 「洗濯物の乾きが早い」. For thirst write 「渇き」; for dampness use 「湿り」.

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1. 水分すいぶんがなくなり乾燥かんそうすること。