sentiment
近頃はanti-Japanese sentimentという形でこのsentimentを目に耳にする機会が増えましたが、ここはビジネスのsentimentです。日銀の短観では「（企業の）景況感」という言い方をします。数値では表すことのできないもろもろの感情、所感を表すときに使われるのがこの言葉です。念のため。（UG）
Japan Tankan survey shows business mood worsening
Japan's businesses have seen a slowdown in demand for their products from overseas
Japanese businesses sentiment worsened in the three months to September, underlining the weakness in the country's economy. The Bank of Japan's Tankan Survey measures pessimism and optimism among large manufacturers.
The index showed the mood deteriorating to minus 3, compared to minus 1 in the June survey. It has been negative for four straight quarters. Analysts said demand has been hit by a weak global economic picture.
"The details of the Tankan show that indexes for demand are weakening both domestically and overseas, reflecting the slowdown in the global economy and its impact on Japan," said Hiraoki Muto from Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management in Tokyo.
