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.
The government implemented a reflation policy.
Abbreviation of リフレーション政策, commonly used in news and economic discussions.
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.
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.
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.
Government bond purchases were expanded as an inflation-inducing measure.
Describing the phenomenon of reflation occurring in an economy, rather than the policy itself.
Same loanword, used to describe the state of reflation.
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.
Means 'escape from deflation'. Often used in Japanese economic discourse to describe the reflation process.
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.
Reflation is when economic recovery and price increases proceed simultaneously.
The Japanese economy is aiming for an escape from deflation.