noun
easterly wind
Meteorological term for winds blowing from the east, such as trade winds or polar easterlies. Used in weather forecasts and geography.
偏東風の影響で、今日は涼しい風が吹いている。
Due to the easterly wind, a cool breeze is blowing today.
熱帯地方では偏東風が貿
In tropical regions, easterly winds are known as trade winds.
貿易風 specifically refers to trade winds, a type of easterly wind in the tropics. 偏東風 is a broader term for any easterly wind.
Compound of 偏 (へん, 'biased toward') + 東 (とう, 'east') + 風 (ふう, 'wind'), literally 'wind leaning toward the east'.