1.
high atmospheric pressure; high-pressure system; anticyclone
A weather system characterized by higher atmospheric pressure than the surrounding area, generally bringing clear and stable weather. The opposite of 低気圧 (low pressure).
A fundamental weather term heard daily in Japanese weather forecasts. The opposite is 低気圧 (low pressure).
Common collocations
- 高気圧に覆われる (to be covered by a high-pressure system)
- 太平洋高気圧 (Pacific high-pressure system)
- 高気圧が張り出す (a high-pressure system extends)
- 移動性高気圧 (migratory anticyclone)
Usage
太平洋高気圧 is especially important in Japanese weather as it dominates summer weather patterns, bringing the characteristic hot and humid summer days. Understanding this term is key to following Japanese weather forecasts.