不景気 (Fukeiki) is a Japanese noun meaning “economic slump, hard times, depression, recession”.
Meanings
- noun, na-adjectiveeconomic slump; hard times; depression; recession
- na-adjective, nounpoor (business); dull; slack; inactive
- na-adjective, noungloomy; cheerless; dismal
Examples
経済はやや不景気だ。
The economy is in a slight depression.
不景気なのに依然物価は高い。
In spite of the depression, the prices of commodities are still high.
商売が不景気になりつつある。
Trade is getting depressed.
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