Japanese word

高騰

Pronunciation

Romajikōtō

Meaning

  • nounsurge

Example

物価が高騰しています。buk ka ga kō tō shi te i ma su

Prices are surging.

Illustration for 高騰 (surge)

More examples

住宅価格の高騰で、若者が郊外に移っています。jū taku ka kaku no kō tō de waka mono ga kō gai ni utsu tte i ma su

Because of the surge in housing prices, young people are moving to the suburbs.

Core concept

Presents a value as suddenly moving far above its previous level rather than merely increasing little by little.

Common phrases

  • 家賃の高騰ya chin no kō tō

    surge in rent

  • 原油価格の高騰gen yu ka kaku no kō tō

    surge in crude oil prices

Similar words

急騰kyūtō: A rapid increase in the price or value of something within a short time.
値上がりneagari: A rise in the amount charged for a product, service, or other item.
上昇jōshō: A change toward a higher level, amount, or value.

Definition in Japanese

物価や相場などが、急に大きく上がること。buk ka ya sō ba na do ga kyū ni ō ki ku a ga ru ko to

Word origin

高騰 (kōtō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 高 (kō, "high") and 騰 (tō, "leap upward"), so its form conveys an upward jump.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 高騰 (kōtō) can describe the rapid rise of costs for resources, goods, or services, not only the price of a single product.

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