不景気
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Noun describing an economic downturn or period of poor business conditions. Often used in formal and informal contexts to discuss economic issues.
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing the current economic situation over coffee during a break at work.
不景気
ふけいき
business recession / hard times / depression
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a business owner looking at empty shelves and saying, 'No (不) economy (景気) — it's a recession!' '不景気' (fukeiki) sounds like 'fukeiki' — think 'few keys' to success during hard times.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『不景気』 (fukeiki) is a common term in news and business discussions, especially during economic downturns like the 'Lost Decade' in the 1990s. It reflects societal concerns about job security and market stability.
Forms
Base: 不景気Noun describing an economic downturn or period of poor business conditions. Often used in formal and informal contexts to discuss economic issues.