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.

Kanji Composition