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For progress, development, or improvement to stop advancing or make no progress over a period of time.
技術の進歩が停滞している
Technological progress is stagnating
Often used in economic, technological, or social contexts to describe a lack of growth or development.
This phrase is frequently used in discussions about economic downturns, technological innovation slowdowns, or stalled social reforms. For example, '経済成長が停滞する' (economic growth stagnates) is a common collocation.
Use this phrase in formal writing or serious discussions. In casual speech, simpler phrases like '進まない' (doesn't progress) or '止まっている' (is stopped) are more natural.
進歩 (shinpo) means 'progress' or 'advancement,' composed of 進 (advance) and 歩 (step). 停滞 (teitai) means 'stagnation' or 'standstill,' composed of 停 (halt) and 滞 (stagnate). The phrase combines these to describe a lack of forward movement.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as academic papers, economic reports, or business meetings. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to serious situations like economic recessions.