How to say 'Inflation' in Japanese | インフレーション

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Meaning

Inflation

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'インフレーション (infureeshon)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'inflation'. It refers to the economic phenomenon where the general price level of goods and services rises over time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money. This term is commonly used in discussions about economics, finance, and government policies. For example: Inflation is rising「インフレーションが上昇している」(infureeshon ga joushou shiteiru). The government is trying to control inflation「政府はインフレーションをコントロールしようとしている」(seifu wa infureeshon o kontorooru shiyou to shiteiru). It's important to note that 'インフレーション' is often used interchangeably with the shorter form 'インフレ (infure)', which carries the same meaning but is more casual.

Part Of Speech

noun

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katakana

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