Nikkei

American

[nee-key] / ˈni keɪ /

noun

an index showing the average closing prices of 225 stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
an American of Japanese descent.

Etymology

Origin of Nikkei

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1980–85

Example Sentences

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 10% in February, while Korea’s Kospi surged roughly 20%.

From The Wall Street Journal

She thinks the Nikkei indexes can go higher.

From Barron's

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% to close at another new record, led by tech- and IT-related stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nikkei Stock Average closed up 2.2% at a record high on Wednesday, bringing its gain to 16% so far this year.

From Barron's

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average closed 2.2% higher, recording yet another fresh closing high as metal- and tech-related names gained.

From The Wall Street Journal

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