noun
hyperinflation
Economic term for extremely rapid or out-of-control inflation. Often used in news and economic contexts.
その国はハイパーインフレに陥った。
The country fell into hyperinflation.
ハイパーインフレが進むと、紙幣の価値が急落する。
As hyperinflation progresses, the value of banknotes plummets.
インフレ is general inflation, while ハイパーインフレ is extreme, rapid inflation.
Loanword from English 'hyperinflation', combining 'hyper-' and 'inflation'.