English–Japanese

“economy” in Japanese

Japanese

Also経済 (keizai)

Pronunciation

Romajikeiki

Example

最近、景気が悪いです。sai kin kei ki ga waru i de su

The economy has been doing poorly lately.

Illustration for 景気 (economy)

How to say “economy” in Japanese

“Economy” in Japanese is 景気 (keiki).

It refers to how active and strong the economy is as production, spending, and business conditions change.

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

Example sentences with 景気

物価が上がると、景気の先行きが心配になります。buk ka ga a ga ru to kei ki no saki yu ki ga shin pai ni na ri ma su

When prices rise, people become concerned about the future of the economy.

Tips for using 景気

  • The phrase 景気が悪い (keiki ga warui) is a common way to say that economic conditions are weak, not simply that a particular shop is having a quiet day.

Other Japanese words for “economy”

国の経済は大切です。kuni no kei zai wa tai setsu de su

The country's economy is important.

“economy” in other languages