An economic recession or downturn, where the economy shrinks and unemployment, reduced production, and lower investment occur.
国は景気後退に対応して追加の財政支出を決めた。
The country decided on additional fiscal spending in response to the recession.
景気後退の影響で失業率が上昇した。
Due to the economic downturn, the unemployment rate rose.
2008年の金融危機は多くの国で深刻な景気後退を引き起こした。
The 2008 financial crisis caused severe recessions in many countries.