noun
major recession; serious depression
General term for a severe economic downturn, not tied to a specific historical event.
大不況が続くと、失業率が急上昇する。
When a major recession continues, the unemployment rate skyrockets.
noun
Long Depression (1873-1896)
Historical term referring to the global economic depression from 1873 to 1896.
The Long Depression had a major impact on the global economy in the late 19th century.
noun
Historical term for the worldwide economic depression of the 1930s. Often referred to as 大恐慌, but 大不況 is also used.
See also: 大恐慌
大不況の時代、多くの銀行が倒産した。
During the Great Depression, many banks went bankrupt.
noun
Great Recession (2007-2009)
Refers to the global financial crisis and recession from 2007 to 2009.
大不況の影響で、世界中の株価が暴落した。
Due to the Great Recession, stock prices plummeted worldwide.
不況 is a general term for recession or economic slump, while 大不況 specifies a major or severe depression.
Compound of 大 (dai, 'great') and 不況 (fukyō, 'recession, depression').