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Recession
rəˈsɛʃ(ə)n
Very common
~ 2200
~ 2200
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
景気後退 (けいきこうたい), 後退 (こうたい), 減少 (げんしょう)
Recession meanings in Japanese
景気後退 (けいきこうたい)
Example:
The economy is experiencing a recession.
経済は景気後退を経験しています。
During a recession, unemployment rates typically rise.
景気後退の間、失業率は通常上昇します。
Usage: formalContext: Economic discussions, business reports, academic studies
Note: This term is commonly used in economic contexts and refers specifically to a period of temporary economic decline.
後退 (こうたい)
Example:
The company is facing a recession in sales.
その会社は売上の後退に直面しています。
There has been a recession in consumer spending.
消費支出の後退が見られました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Business discussions, marketing, finance
Note: While this term can be used in broader contexts, it may also refer to declines in specific sectors or metrics.
減少 (げんしょう)
Example:
We are seeing a recession in production levels.
生産レベルの減少を見ています。
There was a recession in the number of tourists last year.
昨年、観光客の数が減少しました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: General discussions, reporting, statistics
Note: This term is more general and refers to a decrease or reduction, applicable in various contexts beyond economics.
Recession's synonyms
economic decline
An economic decline signifies a sustained decrease in economic activity, often resulting in reduced production, investment, and overall economic performance.
Example: The prolonged economic decline has led to widespread job losses in the region.
Note: Unlike 'recession,' which can be a temporary phase, 'economic decline' implies a more prolonged and severe deterioration in economic conditions.
Recession expressions, common phrases
Economic downturn
An economic downturn refers to a period of negative growth in the economy, often characterized by a decrease in economic activity.
Example: The country is facing an economic downturn due to the recession.
Note: The phrase 'economic downturn' is a broader term that encompasses various economic challenges, while 'recession' specifically refers to a significant decline in economic activity.
Financial crisis
A financial crisis is a situation in which the value of financial institutions or assets rapidly declines, leading to instability in the financial system.
Example: The recession led to a severe financial crisis in the banking sector.
Note: While a recession is a broader economic slowdown, a financial crisis specifically focuses on the instability in financial markets and institutions.
Downturn
A downturn refers to a decline or reduction in economic activity, often leading to negative consequences such as job losses or decreased consumer spending.
Example: The company had to lay off employees during the economic downturn.
Note: Unlike 'recession,' which is a formal term for an extended period of economic decline, 'downturn' is a more general term that can describe a temporary decrease in economic activity.
Slump
A slump indicates a sudden and significant decrease in a particular sector or market, resulting in reduced sales, prices, or production levels.
Example: The housing market experienced a slump during the recession.
Note: While 'recession' refers to a broader economic decline, 'slump' is often used to describe a specific and sharp drop in a particular industry or market.
Financial downturn
A financial downturn refers to a period of financial difficulty or decline, typically resulting from broader economic challenges like a recession.
Example: Many businesses struggled to survive the financial downturn caused by the recession.
Note: Similar to 'economic downturn,' 'financial downturn' emphasizes the impact on financial aspects specifically, whereas 'recession' covers a wider range of economic indicators.
Market downturn
A market downturn signifies a decline in the performance of financial markets, including decreases in stock prices, trading volume, and investor confidence.
Example: Investors were cautious during the market downturn triggered by the recession.
Note: While 'recession' encapsulates an overall economic decline, 'market downturn' focuses on the negative trends specifically within financial markets.
Economic slump
An economic slump refers to a prolonged period of reduced economic activity, often characterized by low growth rates, high unemployment, and decreased consumer spending.
Example: The economy entered an economic slump following the recession.
Note: While 'recession' denotes a significant economic contraction, 'economic slump' emphasizes a prolonged period of economic weakness and stagnation.
Recession everyday (slang) expressions
Bust
To go bankrupt or out of business, often due to financial difficulties caused by economic downturn.
Example: Many businesses went bust during the recession.
Note: Bust specifically refers to a business failing financially as a result of a recession.
Crisis
A time of intense difficulty caused by economic instability, leading to widespread negative consequences.
Example: The recession led to a national crisis in unemployment rates.
Note: Crisis is a broader term encompassing various severe issues arising from a recession.
Gloomy economic forecast
A negative prediction regarding the future economic conditions resulting from a recession.
Example: Experts predict a gloomy economic forecast with the ongoing recession.
Note: This term specifically focuses on making predictions about the economic future during a recession.
Tighten one's belt
To reduce spending and live more frugally during difficult economic times.
Example: During the recession, families had to tighten their belts and cut back on non-essential expenses.
Note: This term refers to the actions individuals take to adjust to financial difficulties during a recession.
Rough patch
A challenging period marked by financial struggles and hardship.
Example: Many small businesses faced a rough patch during the recession.
Note: Rough patch conveys a temporary tough phase experienced by individuals or businesses during a recession.
Financial meltdown
A sudden, severe collapse of financial institutions or markets due to economic crisis.
Example: The recession resulted in a financial meltdown for several major banks.
Note: Financial meltdown denotes a more extreme and catastrophic impact of a recession on financial institutions.
Recession - Examples
The recession hit the country hard.
The government is trying to prevent a recession.
The company had to lay off employees due to the recession.
Recession grammar
Recession - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: recession
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): recessions, recession
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): recession
Syllables, Separation and Stress
recession Contains 3 syllables: re • ces • sion
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈse-shən
re ces sion , ri ˈse shən (The red syllable is stressed)
Recession - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
recession: ~ 2200 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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