景気
Meanings
business conditions; the market; economic climate
Refers to the overall state of the economy, often used in news and business contexts.
Business conditions haven't been very good lately.
The government announced economic stimulus measures.
Often used in phrases like 景気がいい or 好景気 to mean a booming economy. Can also appear in expressions like 景気のいい話 (a promising story).
See also: 好景気
Times are good now, and everywhere is short-staffed.
I got carried away by the promising talk.
Describes a lively, energetic atmosphere or a person's high spirits. Common in set phrases like 景気がいい (lively, cheerful) or 景気よく (in high spirits, generously).
He's always so cheerful.
Let's make a lively toast.
Usage patterns
- 景気が〈形容詞〉the economy (or mood/atmosphere) is [good/bad, etc.]
I hear the economy is doing well these days.
- 景気が回復するthe economy recovers
The economy has started to recover.
- 景気を刺激するto stimulate the economy
The government rolled out policies to stimulate the economy.
- 景気が低迷するthe economy stagnates
The economy has been stagnant for the past few years.
Expressions
- 景気よくwith gusto; enthusiastically; energetically