Meaning

Primary

Stagnation

Alternative

Inactivity

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Sink and stagnate. Imagine something is doing just that. It is in the state of stagnation and inactivity.

Reading

ちんたい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

景気の沈滞により、たくさんの労働者が首を切られました。

A lot of laborers were laid off due to business stagnation.

Kanji Composition