English–Japanese

“fluctuation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also増減 (zōgen)

Pronunciation

Romajihendō

Example

価格の変動が激しいです。ka kaku no hen dō ga hage shi i de su

Prices fluctuate widely.

Illustration for 変動 (fluctuation)

How to say “fluctuation” in Japanese

“Fluctuation” in Japanese is 変動 (hendō).

Describes movement up and down rather than a steady change in one direction.

Full entry for 変動: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 変動

季節による変動を考えて、予算を立てます。ki setsu ni yo ru hen dō o kanga e te yo san o ta te ma su

We make a budget while taking seasonal fluctuations into account.

Tips for using 変動

  • In economic news, fluctuation often describes prices moving up and down in response to supply, demand, or new information.

Other Japanese words for “fluctuation”

価格の増減を毎月調べます。ka kaku no zō gen o mai tsuki shira be ma su

I check price fluctuations every month.

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