Meaning of 鬱(うつ) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 鬱, 欝

Kana Reading うつ

Romaji utsu

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

depression; low spirits

Examples of 鬱, 欝, うつ in a sentence

留学中に鬱になったときはどうすれば？

What should I do if I become depressed while studying abroad?

Related Kanji

欝

26 strokes

gloom, depression, melancholy

On'Yomi: ウツ, ウン

Kun'Yomi: うっ.する, ふさ.ぐ, しげ.る

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鬱

29 strokes

gloom, depression, melancholy

On'Yomi: ウツ

Kun'Yomi: うっ.する, ふさ.ぐ, しげ.る

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