不景気(ふけいき)

ふけいき
na-adjective, noun
recession; economic downturn; slump
businessmoneydescriptive
1. recession; economic downturn; slump
A period of reduced economic activity, declining business, or financial hardship.
不景気(ふけいき)が続(つづ)いている。
The recession continues.
不景気(ふけいき)で失業(しつぎょう)率(りつ)が上(あ)がった。
The unemployment rate rose due to the recession.
不景気(ふけいき)の影響(えいきょう)で多(おお)くの中小(ちゅうしょう)企業(きぎょう)が倒産(とうさん)した。
Many small and medium-sized businesses went bankrupt due to the effects of the recession.
2. gloomy; cheerless; dull
Used figuratively to describe a gloomy atmosphere, a lack of energy, or a depressing state of affairs.
不景気(ふけいき)な顔(かお)をしている。
He has a gloomy look on his face.
不景気(ふけいき)な話(はなし)ばかりだ。
It's nothing but depressing talk.
不景気(ふけいき)な声(こえ)で「ただいま」と言(い)った。
He said 'I'm home' in a cheerless voice.

Usage

Functions as both a noun (describing economic conditions) and a na-adjective (modifying nouns). When used as a noun, it refers to an economic slump. As a na-adjective, it can describe gloomy expressions, atmospheres, or talk.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 景気(けいき): economic conditions; boom — the antonym; often implies good economic times
  • 不況(ふきょう): recession — a more formal and technical term for economic downturn

Related Words

Antonym: 景気(けいき) (business conditions)
Compare: 不況(ふきょう) (recession)
Antonym: 好景気(こうけいき) (economic boom)
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Added 2026.3.22 17:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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