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synonym Comparative
値下げ
VS
公定歩合

Differences Between "値下げ" and "公定歩合"

Option A
値下げ
Meaning
price reduction; discount; price cut
Reading
ねさげ (nesage)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
競合店舗との激しい価格競争に勝ち抜くために、週末限定で人気商品の大幅な_______セールが実施されました。
In order to survive the intense price competition with competing stores, a major discount sale of popular products was conducted limited to weekends.
Option B
公定歩合
Meaning
official discount rate
Reading
こうていぶあい (kouteibuai)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私は公定歩合に興味があります。
I am interested in official discount rate.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(price reduction; discount; price cut)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 値下げ: Refers to lowering the price of goods or services. Opposite: 値上げ. Often used as セールで値下げ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Price cut! "I requested a discount on Haruka-san's strictness!" ...っ! T-To ask for a discount on my strictness! B-Baka! My strictness is just the other side of my deep love! No discounts on my doting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねさげ(値下げ)よ!『ハルカ部長、ツンの部分の値下げキャンペーンは実施していませんか?』って…っ!ツンの値下げ!バカ!私のツンはあんたを愛しすぎる照れ隠しなんだから、値引き不可!デレは毎日大放出してるでしょ!』
- 公定歩合: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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