Translation guide
CPI (Consumer Price Index) is an economic indicator measuring the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by its English abbreviation or the full translated term.
The economic indicator measuring inflation by tracking changes in the price of a basket of consumer goods and services.
The English abbreviation 'CPI' is widely used in Japanese economic and news contexts, often pronounced as シーピーアイ.
Last month's CPI rose 2.5% year-on-year.
The full Japanese term for Consumer Price Index. Used in formal or official contexts, such as government reports.
In everyday news or business conversation, 'CPI' (シーピーアイ) is perfectly natural. Use 消費者物価指数 in formal writing or when clarity is needed.
The Consumer Price Index is an important indicator for measuring the inflation rate.