Meaning

Primary

Sudden Price Jump

Alternative

Steep Price Rise

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Tall inflation of prices means that there was a sudden price jump and it's waaaay more expensive than it used to be.

Reading

こうとう
  • 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

どうして株価がこんなに高騰しているんだ。

Why do stock prices suddenly jump like this?

Kanji Composition