English–Japanese

“economic slump” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifukeiki

Example

最近は不景気です。sai kin wa fu kei ki de su

The economy has been in a slump lately.

Illustration for 不景気 (economic slump)

How to say “economic slump” in Japanese

“Economic slump” in Japanese is 不景気 (fukeiki).

Refers to a period when an economy lacks its usual activity, demand, and financial vitality.

Full entry for 不景気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不景気

不景気でも、工夫次第で新しい仕事は見つかります。fu kei ki de mo ku fū shi dai de atara shi i shi goto wa mi tsu ka ri ma su

Even during an economic slump, you can find new work with some creativity.

Tips for using 不景気

  • In Japanese news, 不景気 (fukeiki) is a broad everyday term, while 景気後退 (keiki kōtai) is a more formal term for an economic downturn.

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