Deserted; quiet and empty (especially places like shops, markets, streets).
祝日でも、その商店街は閑散としていた。
Even on the holiday, that shopping street was deserted.
駅前のカフェは雨で閑散としている。
The café in front of the station is quiet because of the rain.
祭りの後は町が閑散とする。
After the festival, the town becomes quiet and empty.
Inactive (business, trade); slack or dull period with little activity.
観光地の閑散期になると宿泊客が激減する。
During the off-season at tourist spots, guests sharply decrease.
今年は閑散相場が続いている。
This year a sluggish market has continued.
Idle; unoccupied; having free time or being not busy.
今日は閑散なので、昼過ぎに帰っていいと言われた。
Because it's quiet today, I was told I could leave after lunch.
仕事が閑散している間に、資料整理をしよう。
While work is slow, I'll organize the documents.