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“air pressure” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiatsu

Example

台風が近づくと、気圧が下がります。tai fū ga chika zu ku to ki atsu ga sa ga ri ma su

When a typhoon approaches, the air pressure drops.

Illustration for 気圧 (air pressure)

How to say “air pressure” in Japanese

“Air pressure” in Japanese is 気圧 (kiatsu).

Refers to the weight of the air pressing on a surface at a particular place and time.

Full entry for 気圧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 気圧

今日は気圧が安定していて、過ごしやすいです。kyō wa ki atsu ga an tei shi te i te su go shi ya su i de su

The air pressure is stable today, so I feel comfortable.

Tips for using 気圧

  • Weather reports commonly connect 気圧 (kiatsu) with storms because a nearby low-pressure system often brings unsettled weather.

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