暴落

• Reading: ぼうらく
• Romaji: bouraku
• Kanji breakdown: 暴 (bou/aba) — violent, sudden, wild; 落 (raku/o) — fall, drop, decline
• Pronunciation: /boː.ɾa.kɯ/

Meaning

Crash; slump; sharp decline. A sudden and steep drop in prices, value, or market conditions.

A noun and する verb describing a rapid, dramatic fall in value. Most commonly used for financial markets — stocks, currencies, real estate — but can also apply to commodity prices or reputation. The opposite is 暴騰 (sharp rise). Carries a strong negative tone suggesting crisis or panic.

Examples

1. 株価が一日で暴落して投資家は慌てた。 Stock prices crashed in a single day and investors panicked.
2. 不動産価格の暴落で多くの人が損をした。 Many people lost money due to the collapse of real estate prices.
3. 通貨が暴落し、輸入品の値段が上がった。 The currency crashed, causing the prices of imported goods to rise.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, economics, news

Tone: alarming

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 暴 (violent, sudden, wild) and 落 (fall, drop). Literally means a violent fall, vividly conveying the speed and severity of the decline.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Professional