円 高(えんだか)

えんだか

noun

strong yen

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.

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.

COMPONENTS:

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:

円高(えんだか)が進(すす)む: yen appreciation advances
円高(えんだか)傾向(けいこう): trend toward a stronger yen
円高(えんだか)不況(ふきょう): strong-yen recession
円高(えんだか)是正(ぜせい): yen appreciation correction

CONTRAST:
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)

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Added 2026.1.16 9:31 · Revised 2026.6.3 5:10

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