Word details

低気圧

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 低気圧.

Dictionary

Entry

低気圧いきあつNounFreq #43676
1

Meteorology

low (atmospheric) pressure; low-pressure system; depression; cyclone

Examples
これらの船は数日間低気圧の中にいることができるくらい速く走れる。
These sea boats are fast enough to stay in a depression for several days.
2

Colloquial

bad temper; foul mood; tense situation

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lower, short, humble

7 strokesFrequency 435JLPT N3Grade 4

On

テイ

Kun

ひく.いひく.めるひく.まる

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

6 strokesFrequency 113JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いき

pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate

5 strokesFrequency 718JLPT N2Grade 5

On

アツエンオウ

Kun

お.すへ.すおさ.えるお.さえる

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