Lexical entry
バロメーター
baromeetaa
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure or a metaphorical measure of change.
Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoSource uncertain
Meaning
A tool used to measure air pressure or an abstract indicator that reflects changes in circumstances or public opinion.
- measuring tool
- social indicator
Examples
Example Sentences
台風が近づいているので、バロメーターの数値が急激に下がった。
As the typhoon approaches, the barometer reading has dropped sharply.
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このファッション誌は、若者のトレンドを知るためのバロメーターだ。
This fashion magazine is a barometer for knowing youth trends.
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就職率は、その国の経済状況を示す重要なバロメーターの一つだ。
The employment rate is one of the important barometers indicating a country's economic status.
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Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
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- Active language
- English