1.
emotional depression; low spirits; funk
A state of feeling down, depressed, or discouraged. The noun form of the verb 落ち込む. Used to describe temporary low moods rather than clinical depression.
2.
slump; decline; drop (in figures, performance)
A period of reduced activity, performance, or numbers, especially in business or economic contexts. Equivalent to a slump or downturn.
Similar words
- 落ち込む: the base verb (to feel depressed; to slump)
- スランプ: slump — mostly for performance (sports, work); loanword
- 低迷: prolonged slump — implies sustained stagnation at a low level
Usage
Sense 1 describes a temporary emotional state; it is milder than 鬱 (うつ, depression). Sense 2 describes quantitative decline (sales, production, performance).