Meaning

Primary

Depression

Alternatives

Melancholy, Dejection, Gloom

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

With lots of grief and gloom in your life you'll probably end up in a spiral of depression. Don't worry, you'll be okay. Things get better with time so don't give into the gloom.

Reading

ゆううつ
  • 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

会社へ出勤するのが憂鬱です。

Working at a company is depressing.

長靴をはいた瞬間、雨の日が憂鬱じゃなくなる。水たまり?むしろ入るためにある。そんな気分になる。

The moment you put on rain boots, rainy days stop feeling depressing. Puddles? They practically exist to be stepped in. That's the kind of mood they put you in.

Kanji Composition