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供給と需要
kyōkyō to juyō
supply and demand
供給と需要のバランスが経済の基本です。
The balance of supply and demand is fundamental to the economy.
formal
The economic principle that prices are determined by the balance between the availability of goods and services (supply) and the desire of consumers to purchase them (demand).
この商品は供給が需要を上回っているため、価格が下落しています。
This product's price is falling because supply exceeds demand.
パンデミックにより、マスクの供給と需要が大きく変動しました。
Due to the pandemic, the supply and demand for masks fluctuated significantly.
Commonly used in economics, business, and policy discussions. Often paired with terms like 市場 (market), 価格 (price), or 均衡 (equilibrium).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Remembering the order
In Japanese, the order is always 供給 (supply) first, then 需要 (demand). In English, it's typically 'supply and demand,' but the Japanese phrase follows a logical flow from producer to consumer.
Gold Rule
Context matters
This phrase is almost exclusively used in economic contexts. Avoid using it to describe non-economic situations (e.g., not for 'supply and demand of attention' in social settings).
Word Origin
供給 (kyōkyō, 'supply') comes from 供 (to provide) + 給 (to supply). 需要 (juyō, 'demand') comes from 需 (requirement) + 要 (to want). The phrase combines these two economic concepts into a single term.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal contexts, such as economics, business, or policy discussions. It is not used in casual conversation unless discussing economic topics.
Word Breakdown
供給
supply
nounと
and
particle需要
demand
noun和英辞典