Translation guide
The economic concept of supply and demand is expressed in Japanese primarily through the set phrase 需要と供給 (じゅよう と きょうきゅう). This entry covers how to talk about supply and demand in various contexts, from formal economic discussions to everyday situations.
supply and demand
To refer to the relationship between supply and demand as an economic principle.
The standard, neutral term for 'supply and demand'. Used in economics, business, and everyday conversation.
Prices are determined by supply and demand.
The balance of supply and demand is disrupted.
An abbreviation of 需要と供給, commonly used in economic reports, news, and business contexts. More concise and slightly more formal/technical.
The supply-demand gap is widening.
To talk specifically about the supply side.
The standard word for 'supply' in economic contexts.
Supply is not keeping up with demand.
To talk specifically about the demand side.
The standard word for 'demand' in economic contexts.
Demand for that product is high.
To refer to the economic law or principle.
The direct translation of 'law of supply and demand'.
Prices fluctuate according to the law of supply and demand.
To discuss the equilibrium or imbalance between supply and demand.
Commonly used in business and economic analysis.
We need to improve the supply-demand balance.
In Japanese, the phrase is always 需要と供給 (demand and supply), not the other way around. This is a fixed expression.