Nikkei

[ 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.

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well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Origin of Nikkei

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1980–85

Example sentences from the Web for nikkei

The main Nikkei index was off 2.1 percent, which is a pretty sharp drop.
Government Shutdown? Wall Street Refuses to Panic|Daniel Gross|September 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The value of the yen is falling exactly as planned, and Japanese stocks on the Nikkei are doing very well.
Can 'Abenomics' Revitalize Japan?|Justin Green|April 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 4.3 percent, while Japan's Nikkei fell 3.7 percent.
Wild Ride on Wall Street||August 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Recent posts include a look at the oil, housing and technology bubbles and the convergence of the Nikkei and the Dow.
The Five Financial Gurus You Can Still Trust|Dave Kansas|October 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST

The Nikkei index in Japan slumped 9.6 percent, down to its lowest level since May 2003.
Jangling Nerves on Wall Street|Nicholas Wapshott|October 9, 2008|DAILY BEAST

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