strong dollar; dollar strength
Economic term referring to a high value of the US dollar relative to other currencies. Often used in news and financial contexts.
The strong dollar is affecting the performance of export companies.
When the dollar is strong, overseas travel becomes cheaper.
weak yen, strong dollar; depreciation of the yen against the dollar
Compound of ドル (dollar) and 高 (high), following the pattern of currency strength terms like 円高 (strong yen).