Meaning

Primary

Sudden Rise

Alternatives

Sharp Rise, Boom, Skyrocketing

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Violent inflation causes a sudden rise in prices. It sucks.

Reading

ぼうとう
  • 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

住宅価格が暴騰している。

House prices are skyrocketing.

Kanji Composition