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lowest price, record low price
The lowest price recorded for a product, stock, currency, or commodity. Commonly used in financial markets and online shopping to indicate the cheapest available price or a historical price floor.
最安値を更新した。
It hit a new record low.
このサイトでは各ショップの最安値を比較できる。
On this site you can compare the lowest prices from each shop.
円が対ドルで年初来の最安値をつけ、市場に不安が広がった。
The yen hit its lowest level against the dollar for the year, spreading anxiety in the market.
USAGE:
Used in two main contexts: (1) financial markets, where it refers to a stock, currency, or commodity reaching its lowest recorded price; and (2) online shopping and price comparison, where it means the cheapest price currently available across retailers.
The opposite is 最高値 (highest price, record high).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 最安値を更新する: to hit a new low
- 最安値をつける: to reach the lowest price
- 年初来最安値: year-to-date low
- 過去最安値: all-time lowest price