An economic downturn; recession or slump characterized by reduced economic activity, rising unemployment, and falling production.
不況の影響で多くの会社が人員削減を行った。
Due to the recession, many companies carried out staff reductions.
政府は不況対策として公共投資を増やした。
The government increased public investment as a measure against the recession.
世界的不況で輸出が大きく落ち込んだ。
Global recession caused exports to fall significantly.