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.
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.

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 2026.3.6 14:47
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