GAIRAIGO.JEPANG.ORG

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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