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需要と供給のアンバランス

juyō to kyōkyō no anbaransu
supply-demand imbalance

需要と供給のアンバランスが市場の価格を不安定にする。

The supply-demand imbalance destabilizes market prices.


technical

A situation where supply and demand are not equal, leading to market inefficiencies or price volatility.

この製品は需要と供給のアンバランスにより、価格が急騰した。

Due to the supply-demand imbalance, the price of this product skyrocketed.

Commonly used in economic analysis, business reports, and policy discussions.

Collocations

需要と供給のアンバランスを解消するresolve supply-demand imbalance需要と供給のアンバランスが生じるsupply-demand imbalance arises

Synonyms

需給バランスの崩れ供給過剰需要不足

Antonyms

需要と供給のバランス均衡市場

Related Phrases

需給ギャップphrase
supply-demand gap
市場の歪みphrase
market distortion

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use this phrase when analyzing price fluctuations, shortages, or surpluses in markets. It’s especially useful in discussions about inflation, resource allocation, or economic policies.

Gold Rule

Avoid Redundancy

Do not use this phrase if the imbalance is already described as 'oversupply' or 'undersupply'—it is more precise for systemic imbalances.

Word Origin

Combines 需要 (juyō, 'demand'), 供給 (kyōkyō, 'supply'), and アンバランス (anbaransu, 'imbalance' from English 'unbalance'). The phrase emerged in Japanese economic discourse post-WWII, influenced by Western economic terminology.

Usage Notes

Used primarily in formal contexts such as economics, business, and policy reports. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing economic topics.

Word Breakdown

需要
demand
noun
+
と
and
particle
+
供給
supply
noun
+
の
possessive particle
particle
+
アンバランス
imbalance
noun
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