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インフレ
infureLoanword from English inflation
inflation
最近のインフレで物価が上がった。
Prices have risen due to recent inflation.
Finance
formal
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
政府はインフレを抑制する政策を発表した。
The government announced policies to curb inflation.
インフレ率が5%に達した。
The inflation rate reached 5%.
Often used in economic reports and financial news.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing inflation from price increases
Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level, not just temporary price hikes. In Japanese, '物価上昇' (rising prices) is a broader term that doesn't necessarily imply inflation.
Word Origin
Shortened form of the English loanword 'inflation' (インフレーション), commonly used in Japanese economic discourse.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal economic contexts. The full form 'インフレーション' is slightly more formal but less common in everyday speech.
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