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リーマンショック

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Meanings

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noun

Lehman shock; 2008 financial crisis; global financial crisis

Wasei-eigo term specifically referring to the global financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Often used in economic and news contexts.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from Lehman shock

See also: 世界金融危機 (せかいきんゆうきき)