A1 noun Neutral #2,915 most common

景気

keiki /keːki/

Refers to the state of the economy or business conditions, describing whether the market is active or sluggish. It can also describe the overall energy or liveliness of a specific place or situation.

Examples

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1

最近、景気が良くなってきました。

The economy has been getting better recently.

2

政府は景気回復のための対策を検討しています。

The government is considering measures for economic recovery.

3

最近、景気はどう?

How's business lately?

Word Family

Noun
景気
Adverb
景気よく
Adjective
景気がいい
Related
不景気
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Memory Tip

Think of the first kanji 景 (view) and 気 (spirit). It is the 'visible spirit' of the market.

Quick Quiz

ニュースによると、来年は日本の( )が良くなるそうです。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 景気

Examples

1

最近、景気が良くなってきました。

everyday

The economy has been getting better recently.

2

政府は景気回復のための対策を検討しています。

formal

The government is considering measures for economic recovery.

3

最近、景気はどう?

informal

How's business lately?

4

景気の変動は、長期的な投資計画に影響を及ぼす。

academic

Fluctuations in business conditions affect long-term investment plans.

5

景気後退の影響で、新規採用を凍結します。

business

Due to the economic downturn, we will freeze new hiring.

Word Family

Noun
景気
Adverb
景気よく
Adjective
景気がいい
Related
不景気

Common Collocations

景気がいい the economy is good / business is booming
景気が悪い the economy is bad / business is slow
景気が回復する the economy recovers
景気を刺激する to stimulate the economy
景気が冷え込む the economy cools down / weakens

Common Phrases

景気付けに

to liven things up / to celebrate

景気変動

economic fluctuation

景気後退

recession

Often Confused With

景気 vs 経済

Keizai refers to the economic system as a whole, whereas Keiki refers specifically to the current condition or 'mood' of that system.

景気 vs 景色

Keshiki means 'scenery' or 'landscape'; it shares the first kanji but has a completely different meaning.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when talking about whether people are spending money and if businesses are busy. It is frequently used in news reports and daily small talk among adults.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use 'Keiki' to describe your personal financial status (like saying 'I am poor'); use it for the general market or business atmosphere.

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Memory Tip

Think of the first kanji 景 (view) and 気 (spirit). It is the 'visible spirit' of the market.

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Word Origin

Originally referred to the 'scenery' or 'atmosphere' of a place, eventually evolving to describe the 'energy' of the marketplace.

Grammar Patterns

Often functions as the subject for adjectives like 'ii' (good) or 'warui' (bad). Commonly follows the particle 'の' when describing the effects of the economy.
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Cultural Context

In Japan, the 'Keiki' is often linked to the size of biannual company bonuses, making it a common topic of concern for employees.

Quick Quiz

ニュースによると、来年は日本の( )が良くなるそうです。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 景気

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