物価指数
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Meanings
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price index
An economic indicator that measures the average change in prices over time for a fixed basket of goods and services. Common examples include the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
The consumer price index rose 2% year-on-year.
The government releases the price index every month.
Usage patterns
- 物価指数が上がるfor the price index to rise
Last month, the price index rose sharply.
- 物価指数が下がるfor the price index to fall
Due to the recession, the price index is falling.
- 物価指数を発表するto announce/release the price index
The government releases the price index every month.
- 物価指数を算出するto calculate the price index
This institution calculates the price index.