急騰

• Reading: きゅうとう
• Romaji: kyuutou
• Kanji breakdown: 急 (kyuu) — sudden, rapid, emergency; 騰 (tou) — rise, soar, jump
• Pronunciation: /kjɯː.toː/

Meaning

Sudden rise; sharp increase; surge. A rapid and dramatic increase, especially in prices.

A noun and suru-verb (intransitive) referring to a sharp, sudden rise, most commonly used for prices, stocks, and market values. Stronger and more dramatic than 上昇 (joushou, rise). The opposite is 急落 (kyuuraku, sudden drop). Frequently appears in financial news and economic reports. Can also be used for non-financial contexts like a sudden rise in temperature or popularity.

Examples

1. ガソリンの価格が急騰して家計を圧迫している。 The sharp rise in gasoline prices is putting a strain on household budgets.
2. 円安の影響で輸入品が急騰した。 Imported goods surged in price due to the weakening yen.
3. あの株は一日で急騰して話題になった。 That stock skyrocketed in a single day and became a hot topic.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, economics, news, markets

Tone: urgent

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 急 (kyuu, sudden/rapid) + 騰 (tou, rise/soar). Literally 'sudden soaring' — a dramatic upward movement.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal