Japanese word

相場

Pronunciation

Romajisōba

Meaning

  • nounmarket price

Example

この魚の相場はいくらですか？ko no sakana no sō ba wa i ku ra de su ka

What is the market price of this fish?

Illustration for 相場 (market price)

More examples

店に行く前に、ネットで魚の相場を調べます。mise ni i ku mae ni ne tto de sakana no sō ba o shira be ma su

Before going to the store, I check the market price of fish online.

Core concept

Describes the price that normally prevails in a market and serves as a reference for what something is generally worth.

Common phrases

  • 相場が上がるsō ba ga a ga ru

    market prices rise

  • 相場を調べるsō ba o shira be ru

    check the market price

Similar words

値段nedan: The amount of money asked or paid for something.
価格kakaku: The amount of money set or stated for something.
時価jika: The current value of something in the market.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスが取引される際の、一般的な価格。shō hin ya sā bi su ga torihiki sa re ru sai no ip pan teki na ka kaku

Word origin

相場 (sōba) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 相 (sō, "mutual") and 場 (ba, "place"), referring to the commonly formed price in a trading place.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 相場 (sōba) often means the going rate for goods or services, even outside a financial market.

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