Meaning of 気圧(きあつ) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 気圧 JLPT 2

Kana Reading きあつ

Romaji kiatsu

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

atmospheric pressure

Examples of 気圧, きあつ in a sentence

ただし押し込む瞬間気圧の変化のせいでしょうか、耳がツンとするのが難点です。

However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you put them, having your ears pop is a problem.
飛行機でお酒飲むと、気圧のせいか酔いやすい。

Maybe it's the low air pressure that means you get drunk more easily on planes.

Related Kanji

圧 JLPT 2

5 strokes

pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate

On'Yomi: アツ, エン, オウ

Kun'Yomi: お.す, へ.す, おさ.える, お.さえる

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気 JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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