Vocab Info

N1 Noun, 'Taru' adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

(うつ)depression, low spirits

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      depression, low spirits

      Usually written using kana alone,

      See Also:

    2. 'Taru' adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' Particle

      2.

      luxuriant (of vegetation)

      Rare term

    All Forms

    鬱 【うつ】欝 【うつ】

    CommonUncommon

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • General Top 8,600

    Examples

    --:--

      精神(せいしん)()()(うつ)だと診断(しんだん)されました。

      I was diagnosed with depression by a psychiatrist. {depression, low spirits}

      • N1

      (うつ)友達(ともだち)自殺(じさつ)しないかどうかが心配(しんぱい)です。

      I am worried about whether my friend with depression will commit suicide. {depression, low spirits}

      • N1

      (さけ)(うつ)(さん)じようとしたけど失敗(しっぱい)()わった。

      I tried to dispel my depression with alcohol, but it ended in failure. {depression, low spirits}

      • N1

      (そう)から(うつ)()わるや(いな)や、エネルギーが(すべ)()くなりました。

      As soon as my state changed from agitation to depression, all my energy was completely drained. {depression, low spirits}

      • N1

      (うつ)になってからというもの、(こころ)健康(けんこう)大切(たいせつ)さが()にして()かります。

      Since becoming depressed, I've come to understand the importance of mental health firsthand. {depression, low spirits}

      • N1
    • Get more example sentences!

      Premium users get access to all example sentences on all Vocab.

    Self-Study Sentences

    Study your own way!

    Add sentences and study them alongside Bunpro sentences.