Translation guide
Reflation is an economic policy aimed at stimulating the economy and raising prices after a period of deflation or recession. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from technical terms to explanatory phrases.
The general concept of reflation as a deliberate policy to boost economic activity and counteract deflation.
The direct loanword from English, widely used in economic contexts. Often abbreviated to リフレ.
Describing the phenomenon of reflation occurring in an economy, rather than the policy itself.
In Japanese economic news, リフレ is a common abbreviation for リフレーション. Both are understood, but リフレ is more casual and frequently used in headlines or discussions. In formal writing, リフレーション is preferred.
金融緩和 (monetary easing) is a tool often used to achieve reflation, but they are not synonymous. リフレ政策 refers to the broader policy goal of reflation, which may include fiscal measures as well. Use 金融緩和 when specifically referring to central bank actions like lowering interest rates or quantitative easing.
政府はリフレーション政策を実施した。
The government implemented a reflation policy.
Abbreviation of リフレーション政策, commonly used in news and economic discussions.
日銀はリフレ政策を続けると表明した。
The Bank of Japan announced it would continue its reflation policy.
A broader term meaning 'economic stimulus measures'. Not a direct translation, but often used in contexts where reflation is the goal.
景気刺激策として公共投資が増やされた。
Public investment was increased as an economic stimulus measure.
Literally 'policy to escape deflation'. This phrase explicitly states the aim of overcoming deflation, which is the core of reflation.
デフレ脱却政策の一環として、金融緩和が行われた。
Monetary easing was carried out as part of the policy to escape deflation.
Means 'inflation-inducing measures'. Used when the focus is on deliberately creating inflation, which is a key aspect of reflation.
インフレ誘導策として、国債の買い入れが拡大された。
Government bond purchases were expanded as an inflation-inducing measure.
Same loanword, used to describe the state of reflation.
この国は現在リフレーションの状態にある。
This country is currently in a state of reflation.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'economic recovery and price increases'. Useful when explaining reflation to a non-specialist audience.
リフレーションとは景気回復と物価上昇が同時に進むことだ。
Reflation is when economic recovery and price increases proceed simultaneously.
Means 'escape from deflation'. Often used in Japanese economic discourse to describe the reflation process.
日本経済はデフレからの脱却を目指している。
The Japanese economy is aiming for an escape from deflation.