気圧(きあつ)

きあつ
noun
atmospheric pressure; air pressure
1. atmospheric pressure; air pressure; barometric pressure
The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. Used in weather forecasts and scientific contexts.
低(てい)気圧(きあつ)が近(ちか)づいている。
A low-pressure system is approaching.
山頂(さんちょう)では気圧(きあつ)が低(ひく)い。
Atmospheric pressure is low at the mountaintop.
気圧(きあつ)の変化(へんか)で頭痛(ずつう)がする。
I get headaches from changes in air pressure.
[Note: Weather-related headaches are common in Japan]

WEATHER:

  • 高(こう)気圧(きあつ) (high pressure system - brings clear weather)
  • 低(てい)気圧(きあつ) (low pressure system - brings clouds/rain)
  • 気圧(きあつ)の谷(たに) (pressure trough)
  • 気圧(きあつ)の変化(へんか) (pressure change)

UNITS:

  • hPa (ヘクトパスカル) - standard unit
  • 1気圧 = 1013.25 hPa (standard atmospheric pressure)

HEALTH:

  • 気圧(きあつ)の変化(へんか)で頭痛(ずつう) (weather-related headaches)
  • 気象病(きしょうびょう) (meteoropathy - illness affected by weather)

SCIENCE:

  • 大気圧(たいきあつ) (atmospheric pressure - formal)
  • 気圧計(きあつけい) (barometer)
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Added 2026.1.13 19:53 · Revised 2026.2.4 19:52
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