1.
lacking energy; dull; lifeless; not lively
An expression describing a place, atmosphere, group, or person that lacks vitality, liveliness, or bustling energy. The opposite of 活気がある (full of energy, lively).
商店街に活気がない。
The shopping street lacks energy.
会議の雰囲気が活気がなくて重い。
The atmosphere of the meeting is lifeless and heavy.
景気後退の影響で、かつてにぎやかだった繁華街が活気のない街になってしまった。
Due to the economic downturn, the once-bustling entertainment district has become a lifeless town.
The negative counterpart of 活気がある (活気 = vitality, energy, liveliness).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 活気のない街: a lifeless town
- 活気のない雰囲気: a dull atmosphere
- 活気がない市場: a sluggish market
- 活気を取り戻す: to regain vitality (opposite scenario)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 元気がない: lacking energy — used more for individuals; describes a person's state
- 不活発な: inactive; sluggish — more neutral/objective; can describe economics or systems