不況 (Fukyou) is a Japanese noun meaning “(economic) depression, recession, slump”.
Meanings
- noun(economic) depression; recession; slump
Examples
日本経済は不況である。
The Japanese economy is in depression.
好況と不況は交互に来る。
Good times alternate with bad.
経済は厳しい不況で縮小した。
The economy recorded a negative growth.
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