Translation guide
The English word 'upturn' can refer to an improvement in economic or business conditions, an upward movement or trend, or the act of turning something upward. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
To describe a recovery or positive change in the economy, market, or business performance.
General term for recovery or improvement, commonly used for economic upturns.
景気は回復している。
The economy is recovering.
Means a favorable turn or improvement, often used for situations or conditions.
状況が好転した。
The situation took a turn for the better.
Literally 'upward-facing', used as a noun or adjective to describe an upward trend in the economy or business.
景気は上向きだ。
The economy is on an upturn.
Compound noun specifically meaning 'economic recovery' or 'upturn in the economy'.
政府は景気回復を目指している。
The government is aiming for an economic upturn.
To describe a general increase, rise, or upward direction in graphs, statistics, or physical movement.
Means rise or ascent, used for prices, temperatures, or any upward movement.
株価が上昇した。
Stock prices rose.
Means increase, often used for numbers or quantities.
Verb meaning 'to turn upward' or 'to improve', often used for trends.
To describe the physical action of turning an object or body part upward.
Means 'to turn upward' or 'to point upward'.
手のひらを上に向けてください。
Please turn your palm upward.
Means 'to make something face upward'.
箱を上向きにしてください。
Please turn the box upward.
Sales increased.
景気が上向いてきた。
The economy has started to turn upward.