円高(えんだか)

えんだか
noun
strong yen
finance
1. strong yen, yen appreciation
A situation where the Japanese yen increases in value relative to other currencies.
円高(えんだか)で輸出(ゆしゅつ)が減(へ)った。
Exports decreased due to the strong yen.
円高(えんだか)は海外(かいがい)旅行(りょこう)に有利(ゆうり)だ。
A strong yen is advantageous for overseas travel.
急激(きゅうげき)な円高(えんだか)が進(すす)んだ。
There was rapid yen appreciation.
円高(えんだか)の影響(えいきょう)で、自動車(じどうしゃ)メーカーの利益(りえき)が大(おお)きく減少(げんしょう)した。
Due to the strong yen, automakers' profits decreased significantly.
円高(えんだか)が進(すす)むと海外(かいがい)からの輸入(ゆにゅう)品(ひん)は安(やす)くなるが、日本(にほん)の輸出(ゆしゅつ)企業(きぎょう)にとっては厳(きび)しい状況(じょうきょう)になる。
When the yen strengthens, imported goods become cheaper, but it creates a tough situation for Japanese export companies.

円高(えんだか) refers to the appreciation of the Japanese yen against other currencies.

Etymology

  • 円(えん): yen (Japanese currency)
  • 高(たか): high, expensive

Economic effects

  • Makes imports cheaper (good for consumers)
  • Makes exports more expensive (bad for exporters)
  • Favorable for overseas travel

Common expressions

Similar words

Opposite of 円安(えんやす) (weak yen, yen depreciation).

Usage

Frequently appears in news about economics, trade, and foreign exchange. Understanding this term is essential for following Japanese business news.

Related Words

Antonym: 円安(えんやす) (weak yen)
Related: 為替(かわせ)レート (exchange rate)
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Added 2026.1.16 9:31 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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