1.
poor visibility; reduced visibility
A condition where it is difficult to see ahead clearly, typically caused by fog, heavy rain, snow, or dust. Commonly used in weather reports and travel advisories.
霧で視界不良だ。
Visibility is poor due to fog.
視界不良のため、飛行機の出発が遅れている。
Flights are delayed due to poor visibility.
大雨による視界不良で事故が多発した。
Multiple accidents occurred due to poor visibility caused by heavy rain.
2.
unclear outlook; uncertain prospects
Used figuratively to describe a situation where the future direction or outcome is unclear or unpredictable.
業界の先行きは視界不良だ。
The outlook for the industry is unclear.
景気の回復は視界不良の状態が続いている。
The economic recovery continues to have an unclear outlook.
交渉は視界不良のまま年を越した。
The negotiations carried over into the new year with no clear resolution in sight.
A compound of 視界 (visibility, field of vision) and 不良 (poor, defective). The literal meaning about weather/driving conditions is the primary usage, but the figurative meaning about unclear prospects is common in news and business commentary.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 視界不良のため: due to poor visibility
- 視界不良に陥る: to fall into poor visibility (literal or figurative)
- 先行き視界不良: unclear outlook ahead
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 視程: visibility distance — a meteorological term measuring how far one can see, used in aviation and weather reports
- 見通しが立たない: no clear prospect — figurative only; used when the future is uncertain