1.
economic boom; prosperity; good economic conditions
A period of strong economic activity characterized by growth, rising employment, and increased consumer spending. The opposite of 不景気 (recession).
好景気が続いている。
The economic boom continues.
好景気のおかげで就職しやすくなった。
Thanks to the economic boom, it became easier to find a job.
バブル期の好景気は日本経済に大きな影響を与えた。
The economic boom of the bubble era had a major impact on Japan's economy.
A compound of 好 (good, favorable) and 景気 (economic conditions). Refers to a period when the economy is performing well. Often discussed in relation to specific historical booms in Japan.
USAGE:
Used in news, economic commentary, and everyday conversation about economic conditions. Can function as a no-adjective with の to modify nouns. Japan's postwar economic history includes several named booms, such as the 神武景気 (Jimmu boom, 1954-57) and the bubble economy of the late 1980s.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 好景気が続く — the boom continues
- 好景気に沸く — to be bustling with prosperity
- 好景気の恩恵 — the benefits of a boom
- 空前の好景気 — an unprecedented boom
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 景気 — economic conditions (neutral)
- 不景気 — recession, economic downturn (opposite)
- 繁栄 — prosperity, flourishing (broader, not just economic)