JLPT N1 Advanced
鬱
「うつ」
Depression, gloom, or melancholy.
Readings
Other forms
うつ most common form
欝 older variant
Noun
"Depression" / "Gloom"
Refers to a state of low spirits, stagnation, or gloom, ranging from a temporary heavy mood to a clinical psychological condition.
Example
最近 、 ちょっと 鬱っぽくて 、 何も する 気 に なれない 。
Recently, I've been feeling a bit depressed and don't have the energy to do anything.
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