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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).
高気圧に覆われて晴れている。
It's sunny because a high-pressure system is covering the area.
太平洋高気圧の影響で暑い日が続く。
Hot days will continue due to the influence of the Pacific high-pressure system.
高気圧と低気圧の配置によって天気が大きく変わる。
The weather changes significantly depending on the positioning of high and low pressure systems.
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 NOTE:
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.