高騰
こうとう
sharp rise (in prices); steep rise; substantial increase; soaring
Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive
sharp rise (in prices); steep rise; substantial increase; soaring
Example sentences
生活費が高騰している。
The cost of living is soaring.
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The rise in prices is pressing our family budget.
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The price of land in the center of the city is soaring.
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This policy resulted in a great rise in prices.
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The price of real estate has been rising abnormally in Japan.
More examples (3)
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The Chinese government took measures to slow the rise of the price of houses.
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In his lengthy career, he had never seen the market so high.
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Recently, the price of crude oil has shot up, and the cost of gasoline is going up.