気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち)

きあつはいち
noun
atmospheric pressure pattern; pressure distribution
weather
1. pressure pattern; arrangement of pressure systems
The arrangement of high- and low-pressure areas across a region, as shown on a weather map. It determines wind direction and overall weather conditions.
冬型(ふゆがた)の気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち)になった。
A winter-type pressure pattern has set in.
天気図(てんきず)で気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち)を確認(かくにん)する。
I check the pressure pattern on the weather map.
西高東低(せいこうとうてい)の気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち)が続(つづ)き、強(つよ)い北風(きたかぜ)が吹(ふ)いた。
A high-west, low-east pressure pattern continued, bringing strong northerly winds.

Composed of 気圧(きあつ) (atmospheric pressure) + 配置(はいち) (arrangement, layout). A weather-forecast term for how high- and low-pressure systems are positioned.

Common collocations

  • 冬型(ふゆがた)の気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち): winter-type pressure pattern
  • 気圧(きあつ)配置(はいち)が緩(ゆる)む: the pressure pattern weakens

Usage

A frequent phrase in TV and newspaper forecasts. 西高東低(せいこうとうてい) (high pressure to the west, low to the east) is the classic winter pattern that brings cold northerly winds to Japan.

Related Words

Compare: 大気圧(たいきあつ) (atmospheric pressure)
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Added 2026.5.18 12:04 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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