血圧

• Reading: けつあつ
• Romaji: ketsuatsu
• Kanji breakdown: 血 (ketsu) — blood; 圧 (atsu) — pressure
• Pronunciation: /ke.tsɯ.a.tsɯ/

Meaning

Blood pressure. The force of blood pushing against artery walls.

A common medical term used in daily health conversations, especially among older adults. Key phrases include 血圧が高い (high blood pressure), 血圧が低い (low blood pressure), and 血圧を測る (to measure blood pressure). Regular blood pressure monitoring is a standard part of Japanese health checkups.

Examples

1. 毎朝起きたら血圧を測っています。 I check my blood pressure every morning when I wake up.
2. 塩分を取りすぎると血圧が上がります。 If you consume too much salt, your blood pressure will go up.
3. 最近血圧が高いので、医者に相談しました。 My blood pressure has been high lately, so I talked to my doctor about it.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, health checkup, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 血 (blood) and 圧 (pressure). A straightforward combination describing the pressure exerted by blood.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults and elderly

Social background: Universal