しけ

noun

stormy weather at sea

Refers to rough seas and stormy conditions, often used in fishing or maritime contexts. Antonym: 凪 (calm sea).

Antonyms: 凪

• しけで漁りょうに出でられない。

  We can't go fishing because of the stormy seas.

noun

poor catch of fish due to stormy seas

Specifically refers to a bad haul caused by rough weather; a direct consequence of sense 1 in fishing contexts.

• 今こん月げつはしけ続つづきで水みず揚あげが少すくない。

  This month the catch has been poor because of the continuing rough seas.

noun

poor turnout; recession; slump

Figurative extension: used for a disappointing result, low attendance, or economic downturn, likening it to stormy weather.

• 雨あめのせいでイベントはしけだった。

  The event had a poor turnout because of the rain.

• 不ふ景けい気きでどの店みせもしけだ。

  With the recession, every shop is in a slump.