鬱
Kanji · N5
鬱 / gloom
Kanji for gloom, depression, or melancholy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ウツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うっ.する、ふさ.ぐ、しげ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鬱 carries the meaning gloom, depression, or melancholy.
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Common compounds with 鬱
鬱気うっきgloomy / melancholy
鬱陶しいうっとうしいgloomy / depressing
憂鬱ゆううつdepression / melancholy / dejection
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