noun
downturn; decline phase; decrement phase
Refers to a period of decline, such as in economics, business cycles, or natural phenomena. 'Decrement phase' is a technical term used in fields like engineering or statistics.
景気は下降期に入った。
The economy has entered a downturn.
この指標は下降期を示している。
This indicator shows a decline phase.
The noun 'decline' or 'fall'; 下降期 specifically refers to the period of decline.
Compound of 下降 (decline) and 期 (period).