FOREIGN EXCHANGEの意味、外国為替、外貨

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2010.06.02

Today we look at foreign exchange, a sort of “floating world of finance” where the ups and downs of currency exchange rates make for drama that rivals the most spectacular kabuki plays!

Today's Lesson
FOREIGN EXCHANGE   外国為替、外貨

Explanation

  • Foreign exchange or forex is the process of using money from one country (for example, yen) to buy the money of another country (for example, dollars).

    Foreign exchange is also the money of other countries.
  • foreign exchange または forex は、ある国のお金(例えば、円)を使って、他の国のお金(例えば、ドル)を買うこと、つまり、外国為替のことです。

    foreign exchange には、他の国のお金、つまり、外貨という意味もあります。

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

examples

  1. a: Isn't trying to make money on foreign exchange a little bit like trying to get rich in (Las) Vegas?
    b: Not if you know what you're doing.
  2. (fictional news report)
    The yen rose against the dollar in foreign exchange markets for the third straight day today.
  3. I heard that he quit his job after making a killing in forex.
  4. Tourism is a major source of foreign exchange in many developing countries.

英会話レッスンIt's been a pleasure!