noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to the state of the tide being high, often used in weather reports and coastal contexts. Antonym: 低潮 (ていちょう).
See also: 低潮
今日の高潮は午後3時ごろです。
Today's high tide is around 3 p.m.
台風の接近で高潮に注意が必要だ。
With the typhoon approaching, caution is needed for high tides.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Figurative use for the peak or most exciting part of an event, story, or situation. Often used with する to mean 'reach a climax'.
映画はクライマックスで高潮した。
The movie reached its climax at the end.
議論が高潮して、会議は白熱した。
The debate reached a high point and the meeting became heated.