Meaning

Primary

Sudden Rise

Alternatives

Sharp Rise, Jump

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Sudden inflation results in a sudden rise of prices, aka a sharp rise or a jump in prices.

Reading

きゅうとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ドルが再び急騰しています。

The dollar suddenly rose again.

石油価格の急騰はこんなところにも影響がでるんですね?

The jump in oil prices affects a place like this, doesn't it?

急騰する円高を食い止めるために、日銀は為替市場に介入を始めた。

The Bank of Japan has begun to intervene in the foreign exchange market to stem the yen's sharp rise.

Kanji Composition