保温
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Base noun form. Refers to the action or property of maintaining heat, often used in contexts like insulation or thermal retention. Example: 『この容器は保温効果がある』 (kono yōki wa ho-on kōka ga aru, 'This container has heat insulation effects').
Theme
During a winter camping trip, User and their friend Aiko talk about staying warm in their tent overnight.
保温
ほおん
retaining warmth / heat insulation
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a thermos that keeps your drink warm — it's '保温' (ho-on, 'retaining warmth'). 'Ho-on' sounds like 'hold on' to the heat!
Cultural Note
『保温』 (ho-on, 'retaining warmth') is a key feature in Japanese products like 『保温弁当』 (ho-on bentō, 'insulated lunch boxes') and 『魔法瓶』 (mahōbin, 'thermos flasks'), reflecting the cultural emphasis on keeping food and drinks at ideal temperatures.
Forms
Base: 保温Base noun form. Refers to the action or property of maintaining heat, often used in contexts like insulation or thermal retention. Example: 『この容器は保温効果がある』 (kono yōki wa ho-on kōka ga aru, 'This container has heat insulation effects').