COVID-19 crisis (2020-2021)
Wasei-eigo term referring specifically to the economic and social shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. Often used in news and economic contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from corona shock
Many restaurants closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
政府はコロナショックに対応するため大規模な経済対策を発表した。
The government announced large-scale economic measures to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.