1.
market price; going rate; current price
The prevailing price or rate for goods, services, or commodities in the market.
相場より安い。
It's cheaper than the market price.
この地域の家賃の相場はどのくらいですか。
What's the going rate for rent in this area?
リフォームの相場を調べてから業者に依頼した方がいい。
It's better to check the going rate for renovations before hiring a contractor.
2.
speculation; market trading
Financial speculation, particularly in stocks, futures, or foreign exchange markets.
株式相場が急落した。
The stock market plunged.
為替相場の変動で利益を得る。
To profit from fluctuations in exchange rates.
相場で大きな損失を出して、借金を抱えることになった。
He incurred large losses from market speculation and ended up in debt.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 相場が上がる/下がる - prices rise/fall
- 相場より高い/安い - higher/lower than market price
- 相場を調べる - to check the market price
- 株式相場 - stock market
- 為替相場 - foreign exchange rates
IDIOM:
- 相場が決まっている - it's the usual way; that's how it goes
(若い頃は失敗するものと相場が決まっている - It's expected that you make mistakes when you're young.)