noun
Nikkei Stock Average; Nikkei 225
Abbreviation of 日経平均株価. Used in financial news and stock market contexts.
See also: 日経平均株価
日経平均が一時300円以上下落した。
The Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 300 yen.
今日の日経平均は小幅高で引けた。
The Nikkei 225 closed slightly higher today.
Full name of the index; 日経平均 is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation of 日経平均株価 (Nikkei Stock Average). 日経 is from 日本経済新聞 (Nihon Keizai Shimbun).