Translation

風上 / 優位な位置

Meaning

A position upwind of another vessel, providing a significant tactical advantage in naval combat.

Examples

• The frigate struggled to gain the weather gauge before the storm intensified.
  The frigate struggled to gain the weather gauge before the storm intensified.
• By maintaining the weather gauge, the admiral dictated the pace of the entire engagement.
  By maintaining the weather gauge, the admiral dictated the pace of the entire engagement.