Translation guide
How to talk about the state of business, the economy, or market conditions in Japanese, from formal reports to casual conversation.
Referring to the overall state of business or the economy, often in news, reports, or formal discussion.
The most common word for business conditions or economic climate. Used in phrases like 景気が良い (good) / 悪い (bad).
Business conditions have been improving lately.
We are watching economic trends closely.
Market conditions, often used in financial or stock market contexts.
Talking about how a particular company, shop, or sector is doing.
Business performance or results. Often used with 良い/悪い or 上がる/下がる.
This term's business performance is strong.
Business conditions, often used for trade or commercial activity. Somewhat formal.
Casual way to ask or talk about how business is going, like 'how's business?'.
How's business been lately?
Referring to the external factors affecting business operations.
景気 refers to the overall economic climate, while 業績 refers to the performance of a specific company or business. Use 景気 for macro-level discussion and 業績 for micro-level.
The economy is recovering.
Our company's performance is at an all-time high.
More formal and specific to economic conditions. Suitable for reports or academic contexts.
The current economic conditions are severe.
Market conditions are unstable.
Business performance is deteriorating.
Business conditions in this area are brisk.