1.
atmospheric pressure; air pressure; barometric pressure
The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. Used in weather forecasts and scientific contexts.
I get headaches from changes in air pressure.
[Note: Weather-related headaches are common in Japan]
Common expressions
- 高気圧 (high pressure system — brings clear weather)
- 低気圧 (low pressure system — brings clouds/rain)
- 気圧の谷 (pressure trough)
- 気圧の変化 (pressure change; 気圧の変化で頭痛がする, to get headaches from pressure changes)
Usage
Weather maps give pressure in hPa (ヘクトパスカル). 気圧 is also a unit, the standard atmosphere:
- 1気圧 = 1013.25 hPa (standard atmospheric pressure)
Related words
Related Words
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水圧 (water pressure)
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温暖前線 (warm front)
Compare:
減圧 (decompression)
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気象病 (meteoropathy)