需給
Meanings
1
Economic term for the balance between supply and demand, often used in news and business contexts.
The supply-demand balance for crude oil is disrupted.
Policies to close the supply-demand gap are needed.
Usage patterns
- 需給のバランスを取るto balance supply and demand
The government adjusted prices to balance supply and demand.
- 需給が崩れるthe balance of supply and demand breaks down
A sudden surge in demand upset the balance of supply and demand.
- 需給を調整するto adjust supply and demand
Oil-exporting countries cut production to adjust supply and demand.
- 需給が逼迫するsupply and demand becomes tight
In winter, the supply and demand of electricity becomes tight.