Meaning

Primary

Gloomy

Alternatives

Melancholy, Gloominess

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A gloomy energy has filled the room. This makes for a gloomy feeling. One of melancholy.

Reading

うっき
  • 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. Careful of the shortening of or you'll feel gloomy.

Context

Context Sentences

伯父は、鬱気で家でふさぎ込んでいる。

My uncle's been home feeling melancholy.

鬱気を吹き飛ばしてくれるような歌ですね。

This song can really blow the gloom away.

今日は鬱気が邪魔をして、日本語を勉強する気になれません。

My depression's bothering me today and I can't get myself to study Japanese.

Kanji Composition