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synonym Comparative
景気
VS
寡占

Differences Between "景気" and "寡占"

Option A
景気
Meaning
business conditions, economy, market trend
Reading
けいき (keiki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今月の景気はあまり良くない。
The economy this month is not very good.
Option B
寡占
Meaning
oligopoly (market dominated by a small number of sellers)
Reading
かせん (kasen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この業界は、数社による寡占状態が長く続いている。
This industry has long been in an oligopoly dominated by a few companies.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(business conditions, economy, market trend)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 景気: Refers to the overall economic state, often used with adjectives like 「良い (good)」 or 「悪い (bad)」.
- 寡占: An economic term referring to a market structure where a few large firms control most of the market share, limiting competition. (経済用語で、少数の企業が市場の大部分を支配している状態を指し、競争が制限される。)
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