bear

IPA(Pronunciation)

/bɛə(ɹ)/

Adjective

not-comparable

(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

Japanese Meaning

株式市場などで、株価が下落傾向にある状況や、そのような市場や投資家を指す（例：弱気市場、下降相場）。

The bear market forced the company to delay its expansion plans.

その弱気相場のため、会社は拡大計画の延期を余儀なくされた。

Sense（1）

(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.