相場
Meanings
market price; going rate
The prevailing price for a commodity, security, or service in a market. Often used in financial contexts.
Today's exchange rate is strong for the yen.
The market price of land in this area keeps rising.
Refers to speculative activity, especially in stocks or commodities. Can imply risky or short-term trading.
He tried to make a killing in the stock market.
reputation; standing; estimation
How someone or something is generally regarded, based on common opinion or conventional wisdom. Often used in phrases like 相場が決まっている.
He has a fixed reputation as an honest person.
The general consensus is that store is expensive.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の相場が上がるthe market price of X rises
Lately, the price of gold has been rising.
- 相場を張るto speculate in the market (stocks, commodities)
When my father was young, he speculated in the market and lost a lot of money.
- 〜のが相場だit's the usual/expected thing that...
It's typical for this kind of work to be paid low wages.
- 〈物〉の相場が下がるthe market price of X falls
The price of oil has dropped.
Expressions
- 相場が決まっているbe taken for granted; be the accepted norm; be the conventional wisdom