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需要と供給
juyō to kyōkyō
What does "需要と供給" mean in English?
supply and demand需要と供給のバランスが崩れた場合、価格が変動します。
When the balance of supply and demand is disrupted, prices fluctuate.
How to use "需要と供給" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
technical
The fundamental economic principle that determines the price of goods and services based on the availability of products (supply) and consumer desire to purchase them (demand).
経済学では、需要と供給の法則が市場の価格形成の基礎となります。
In economics, the law of supply and demand forms the basis of market price formation.
この商品は需要と供給の関係で価格が決まります。
The price of this product is determined by the relationship between supply and demand.
Often abbreviated as 需給 (jukyō) in technical or business contexts.
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Economic Context
Remember that 需要 (demand) is influenced by consumer preferences, income levels, and market trends, while 供給 (supply) depends on production costs, technology, and resource availability.
Gold Rule
Market Equilibrium
The point where supply and demand curves intersect represents market equilibrium, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.
Word Origin
Combination of 需要 (juyō, 'demand') and 供給 (kyōkyō, 'supply'), both Sino-Japanese terms. 需要 derives from Chinese 需要 (xūyào), while 供給 comes from Chinese 供給 (gōngjǐ). The phrase reflects the Western economic concept introduced to Japan in the Meiji era.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in academic, economic, or business contexts. In casual speech, simpler phrases like 供給不足 (kyōkyō busoku, 'shortage of supply') or 人気商品 (ninki shōhin, 'popular product') may be used instead.
Word Breakdown
需要
demand
nounと
and
particle供給
supply
noun和英辞典