失業率
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Meanings
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unemployment rate
Standard economic term for the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
Last month's unemployment rate was 3%.
The government is aiming to reduce the unemployment rate.
Usage patterns
- 失業率が上がるfor the unemployment rate to rise
The unemployment rate rose sharply due to the recession.
- 失業率が下がるfor the unemployment rate to fall
The economy recovered and the unemployment rate fell.
- 失業率が高いthe unemployment rate is high
This region is known for having a high unemployment rate.
- 失業率を発表するto announce/publish the unemployment rate
The government publishes the unemployment rate every month.