高圧
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
high voltage; high pressure
Used in technical and everyday contexts for high voltage (electricity) or high pressure (gas, liquid, or figurative social pressure).
Caution is needed when working near high-voltage power lines.
This tank contains high-pressure gas.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に高圧をかけるto apply high pressure/voltage to something
This pump applies high pressure to water for cleaning.
- 高圧に耐えるto withstand high pressure/voltage
This container is designed to withstand high pressure.
- 高圧の〈物〉が流れるhigh-voltage ~ flows (of electric current)
A high-voltage current flows through the power line.