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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative letter-case form of Nikkei. alt-of
2. 2
   overseas ethnic Japanese person (usually has no Japanese citizenship living as citizens of other countries as immigrants or descendants of Japanese immigrants)
3. 3
   Ellipsis of Nikkei index. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative letter-case form of Nikkei. alt-of
2. 2
   overseas Japanese

Example

More examples

"The Nikkei index jumped dramatically just before closing."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Japanese 日(にっ)系(けい) (nikkei).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese 日(にっ)経(けい) (nikkei).

Related phrases

nikkei index

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