This is the 1445th most frequent Japanese word.
物価
The cost of living or prices of goods and services.
The word '物価' here refers to the general price level or cost of living in Japan, indicating economic context.
日本の物価は他の国と比べて高いと言われています。
Japan's cost of living is said to be high compared to other countries.
Here, '物価' is used to describe the cost of living in a specific area when comparing it to other regions.
物価の安い地域に移り住むことを検討しています。
I am considering moving to a region with lower cost of living.
In this sentence, '物価' is used to refer to the trend in the general level of prices, indicating economic changes.