Lexical entry
リーマンショック
riimanshokku
The 2008 global financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
Business & WorkPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English
Meaning
The Japanese term for the global financial crisis of 2008, named after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers.
- 2008 financial crisis
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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