Unemployment; the state of not having a job.
失業率が上昇しており、政府は対策を検討している。
Unemployment rates are rising, and the government is considering measures.
彼は数か月の失業の後、ようやく再就職した。
After several months of unemployment, he finally found another job.
失業中でも職業訓練を受けることで再就職がしやすくなる場合がある。
Even during unemployment, receiving vocational training can sometimes make it easier to find a new job.
Losing one's job; becoming unemployed (often expressed as 'to become unemployed').
会社の経営不振で多くの社員が失業した。
Many employees became unemployed due to the company's poor performance.
彼女は工場の閉鎖で突然失業することになった。
She suddenly lost her job when the factory closed.
景気後退で失業する人が増えている。
The number of people losing their jobs is increasing due to the economic downturn.