インフレ
Meanings
1
abbreviation
Common economic term for a general rise in prices; an abbreviation of インフレーション and often used in compounds such as インフレ率.
See also: インフレーション
Food prices went up because of inflation.
The government announced measures to curb inflation.
Usage patterns
- インフレが進むfor inflation to progress/worsen
At this rate, inflation will likely get even worse.
- インフレを抑えるto curb/control inflation
The government raised interest rates to curb inflation.
- インフレが起こるfor inflation to occur
Inflation occurred due to a shortage of supply.
- インフレになるto go into a state of inflation
This country has been experiencing inflation in recent years.