Japanese word

経済

Pronunciation

Romajikeizai

Meaning

  • nouneconomy

Example

国の経済は大切です。kuni no kei zai wa tai setsu de su

The country's economy is important.

Illustration for 経済 (economy)

More examples

この町では、観光が経済を支えています。ko no machi de wa kan kō ga kei zai o sasa e te i ma su

In this town, tourism supports the economy.

Core concept

Describes how money, resources, and work are produced, exchanged, and used within a society.

Common phrases

  • 経済が成長するkei zai ga sei chō su ru

    the economy grows

  • 経済を支えるkei zai o sasa e ru

    support the economy

  • 経済に影響するkei zai ni ei kyō su ru

    affect the economy

Similar words

景気keiki: The state of business and economic activity at a particular time.

Definition in Japanese

国や地域における生産・流通・消費などの活動と、それらを成り立たせる仕組み。kuni ya chi iki ni o ke ru sei san ryū tsū shō hi na do no katsu dō to so re ra o na ri ta ta se ru shi ku mi

Word origin

経済 (keizai, "economy") is a shortened form of 経世済民 (keisei saimin, "managing the world and helping the people"), with 経 (kei, "manage") and 済 (sai, "help").

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate "economy" with thrift, but 経済 (keizai) usually refers to economic activity or the economic system of a country or society.

Other meanings

  • economicsnoun

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