noun, na-adjective
recession; economic slump; hard times
Refers to a generally bad economic climate or a period when the economy is weak. Used as both a noun and a na-adjective.
See also: 好景気
この不景気で、多くの会社が採用を減らした。
Because of this recession, many companies reduced hiring.
不景気が長引いて、家計にも影響が出ている。
The economic slump has dragged on, and it is affecting household finances too.
na-adjective, noun
business is poor; sluggish; slack
Used for a particular shop, industry, market, or line of business being slow or inactive, rather than necessarily the whole economy.
この業界は年明けからずっと不景気だ。
This industry has been sluggish since the beginning of the year.
最近は店が不景気で、客足が伸びない。
Business has been poor at the shop lately, and customer traffic is not growing.
na-adjective, noun
Extended non-economic use for a gloomy mood, face, story, or atmosphere. Common in phrases such as 不景気な顔.
そんな不景気な顔をしないで。
Don't look so gloomy.
会議では不景気な話ばかり出た。
Only gloomy topics came up at the meeting.