円安
Meanings
1
weak yen; depreciation of the yen
Refers to a state where the yen has lost value relative to other currencies, making imports more expensive and exports cheaper. Often contrasted with 円高 (えんだか, strong yen).
Antonyms: 円高
When the yen weakens, the prices of imported goods rise.
A rapid depreciation of the yen is a tailwind for exporting companies.
Usage patterns
- 円安が進むthe yen's depreciation deepens
The yen has been depreciating further recently.
- 円安になるthe yen becomes weak
The yen suddenly became weak since last year.
- 円安が続くthe weak yen continues
It's unclear how long this weak yen will continue.
- 円安の影響で〈事〉due to the effect of the weak yen, ...
Import prices rose due to the effect of the weak yen.