ビッグバン
also: ビッグ・バン · ビックバン
Meanings
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big bang
Used in astronomy for the Big Bang theory, and in finance for the 1986 deregulation of the London Stock Exchange. Context determines the field.
The Big Bang theory explains the beginning of the universe.
The London Big Bang dramatically changed the financial markets.
Usage patterns
- ビッグバンが起こるthe Big Bang occurs/occurred
It is believed that the Big Bang occurred about 13.8 billion years ago.
- 金融ビッグバンfinancial big bang (major deregulation of financial markets)
In 1986, a major reform known as the financial big bang took place in the UK.