Translation guide
In Japanese, 'economic crisis' is most commonly expressed as 経済危機 (けいざいきき), a direct and widely understood term. Depending on context, related expressions like 不況 (ふきょう, recession) or 金融危機 (きんゆうきき, financial crisis) may be more natural.
A broad, severe downturn in the economy, often involving recession, unemployment, and market instability.
The standard, formal term for 'economic crisis'. Used in news, academic, and policy contexts.
The world is facing a serious economic crisis.
Means 'recession' or 'economic slump'. Often used when the crisis is a prolonged downturn rather than a sudden collapse. More common in everyday speech than 経済危機.
I can't find a job because of the recession.
How long will this recession last?
Refers to a 'panic' or 'depression', a more severe and sudden economic crisis. Often used historically (e.g., the Great Depression).
The Great Depression of 1929 is a classic example of an economic panic.
A crisis specifically in the financial sector, such as bank failures, stock market crashes, or currency collapses.
An individual's severe financial trouble, such as bankruptcy or inability to pay debts.
Used for personal financial crises. 経済的 (economic/financial) + 危機 (crisis).
He lost his job and fell into a financial crisis.
Literally 'household budget crisis'. Refers to a family's financial emergency.
A more direct translation of 'financial crisis' for personal contexts, but less common than 経済的危機.
経済危機 (けいざいきき) is a formal term for a full-blown economic crisis, often used in news and policy. 不況 (ふきょう) is more common in daily conversation and refers to a general recession or economic slump. If you're talking about a severe, acute crisis, use 経済危機; for a prolonged downturn, 不況 is better.
If an economic crisis occurs, the government will rush to take measures.
My salary decreased due to the recession.
The English word 'panic' in economic contexts (e.g., 'bank panic') is not パニック but 恐慌 (きょうこう). 経済恐慌 (けいざいきょうこう) is a historical term for depressions, not everyday crises.
The country is in the midst of an economic crisis.
Many families faced a financial crisis during the pandemic.
経済危機の影響で多くの企業が倒産した。
Many companies went bankrupt due to the economic crisis.
金融危機を防ぐために規制が強化された。
Regulations were strengthened to prevent a financial crisis.
The crisis in the financial system spilled over into the real economy.
Medical expenses are piling up, and our household finances are in crisis.
I'm looking for ways to overcome my financial crisis.