Japanese Conversation · Level 121
60 words
Japanese word
物価
Pronunciation
Romajibukka
Meaning
- nounprices
Example
最近、物価が上がっています。sai kin buk ka ga a ga tte i ma su
Prices have been rising recently.
More examples
物価が高い地域では、家賃も高くなりがちです。buk ka ga taka i chi iki de wa ya chin mo taka ku na ri ga chi de su
In areas where prices are high, rent also tends to be expensive.
Core concept
Shows the general level at which goods and services are priced in a society.
Common phrases
物価が上がるbuk ka ga a ga ru
prices rise
物価の上昇buk ka no jō shō
a rise in prices
物価が高いbuk ka ga taka i
prices are high
Similar words
価格kakaku: The amount set or paid for a particular good or service.
値段nedan: The amount charged for a particular item in everyday use.
Definition in Japanese
商品やサービスが売買される価格の全体的な水準。shō hin ya sā bi su ga bai bai sa re ru ka kaku no zen tai teki na sui jun
Word origin
物価 (bukka) is a Sino-Japanese compound formed from 物 (butsu, "thing") and 価 (ka, "value or price").
Usage tips
- Japanese news often uses 物価 (bukka) when discussing inflation, food costs, and household budgets, linking the word to both economics and daily life.
Other meanings
- cost of livingnoun
- commodity pricesnoun