noun
credit rating agency
A financial institution that assesses the creditworthiness of entities such as corporations or governments.
大手の信用格付機関がその会社の格付けを引き下げた。
A major credit rating agency downgraded the company's rating.
信用格付機関の評価は投資判断に大きな影響を与える。
The assessments of credit rating agencies have a significant impact on investment decisions.
Compound of 信用 (credit, trust), 格付 (rating, from 格 'rank' + 付ける 'attach'), and 機関 (institution).