Japanese word

不況

Pronunciation

Romajifukyō

Meaning

  • nounrecession

Example

最近、不況で仕事が減りました。sai kin fu kyō de shi goto ga he ri ma shi ta

Recently, there are fewer jobs because of the recession.

Illustration for 不況 (recession)

More examples

不況でも、家計を見直して生活を安定させることが大切です。fu kyō de mo ka kei o mi nao shi te sei katsu o an tei sa se ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

Even during a recession, it is important to review your household budget and keep your finances stable.

Core concept

Describes a period when the economy weakens and businesses, workers, and consumers face reduced activity or opportunities.

Common phrases

  • 不況の影響fu kyō no ei kyō

    the impact of a recession

  • 不況に陥るfu kyō ni ochii ru

    fall into a recession

  • 不況を乗り切るfu kyō o no ri ki ru

    weather a recession

Similar words

不景気fukeiki: A state in which the economy is weak and business activity and job opportunities are limited.
景気後退keikikōtai: A period when economic activity decreases across the economy.

Definition in Japanese

景気が悪化し、企業の活動や人々の仕事が減っている状態。kei ki ga ak ka shi ki gyō no katsu dō ya hito bito no shi goto ga he tte i ru jō tai

Word origin

不 (fu, "not") modifies 況 (kyō, "condition") in 不況 (fukyō), expressing a condition in which the economy is performing poorly.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 不況のとき (fukyō no toki) refers to a time of economic difficulty, while 不況だ (fukyō da) describes the economy itself.

Other meanings

  • economic depressionnoun
  • slumpnoun

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