(ていめい)

ていめい
noun, suru verb
stagnation, slump
1. stagnation, slump, sluggishness
A state of being stuck at a low level without improvement. Often used for economic conditions, business performance, or other measurable indicators that remain depressed.
景気(けいき)低迷(ていめい)している。
The economy is stagnant.
()()げの低迷(ていめい)(つづ)いている。
The slump in sales continues.
株価(かぶか)低迷(ていめい)(つづ)けており、回復(かいふく)見通(みとお)しが()たない。
Stock prices continue to stagnate, with no prospect of recovery in sight.

低迷(ていめい) describes a prolonged state of poor performance or stagnation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 景気(けいき)低迷(ていめい) (economic slump)
  • 業績(ぎょうせき)低迷(ていめい) (sluggish business performance)
  • 低迷(ていめい)から(だっ)する (break out of a slump)
  • 長期(ちょうき)低迷(ていめい) (prolonged stagnation)

OPPOSITE: 好調(こうちょう) (favorable, thriving)