不活発(ふかっぱつ)

ふかっぱつ
na-adjective
inactive; sluggish; lethargic
1. inactive; sluggish; lethargic; dull
Lacking activity, energy, or liveliness. Can describe people, markets, discussions, or any activity that is less vigorous than expected.
議論(ぎろん)が不活発(ふかっぱつ)だった。
The discussion was lackluster.
市場(しじょう)の動(うご)きが不活発(ふかっぱつ)になっている。
Market activity has become sluggish.
冬(ふゆ)になると体(からだ)の代謝(たいしゃ)が不活発(ふかっぱつ)になりやすい。
In winter, the body's metabolism tends to become sluggish.

Formed with the negative prefix 不(ふ) + 活発(かっぱつ) (active, lively). Used to describe a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or movement in various contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不活発(ふかっぱつ)な市場(しじょう): sluggish market
  • 不活発(ふかっぱつ)な議論(ぎろん): lackluster discussion
  • 不活発(ふかっぱつ)になる: to become inactive
  • 経済(けいざい)が不活発(ふかっぱつ)だ: the economy is sluggish

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 活発(かっぱつ): active, lively — the opposite; energetic and vigorous
  • 低調(ていちょう): sluggish, in a slump — often used for business or economic conditions
  • 消極的(しょうきょくてき): passive, negative — describes an attitude or approach rather than level of activity
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