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ステルス値上げ
suteresu neageLoanword from English ステルス値上げ
stealth price increase
そのスーパーはステルス値上げを実施している
That supermarket is implementing a stealth price increase
Business
A practice where businesses gradually increase prices without explicitly announcing it, often through subtle changes like reducing product sizes or quantities while keeping the price the same
最近、コーヒーの価格が上がった気がする
I feel like the price of coffee has gone up recently
企業はステルス値上げで消費者の反発を避けようとする
Companies try to avoid consumer backlash by implementing stealth price increases
This practice is often used to avoid direct price hikes that might alienate customers
Collocations
ステルス値上げを実施するto implement a stealth price increaseステルス値上げに気づくto notice a stealth price increase
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common in retail
This practice is frequently observed in supermarkets and convenience stores
Gold Rule
Consumer awareness
Consumers should compare product sizes and prices over time to detect stealth price increases
Word Origin
From English 'stealth' (隠れた) + Japanese '値上げ' (price increase)
Usage Notes
Common in business and marketing contexts, often used critically to describe deceptive pricing practices
Word Breakdown
ステルス
stealth
loanword値上げ
price increase
compound和英辞典