うつ

utsu

noun

Depression, low spirits

Full entry for ウッ

In real sentences

風邪はうつるから、マスクをしましょう。

かぜはうつるから、ますくをしましょう。

Colds are contagious, so let's wear masks.

Nihoner sentence bank

新居の鍵は合鍵を作ってもらうつもりだ。

しんきょのかぎはあいかぎをつくってもらうつもりだ。

I plan to have a spare key made for the new place.

Nihoner sentence bank

うつぶせに寝る。

うつぶせにねる。

I sleep lying on my face.

How it's used

This word is used in informal and medical contexts to refer to depression or low spirits, often as a shorthand for 'utsubyou' (clinical depression).

彼は最近うつ気味だ。
Kare wa saikin utsu gimi da.
He's been feeling a bit depressed lately.

うつにならないように気をつけて。
Utsu ni naranai you ni ki wo tsukete.
Take care not to become depressed.

⚖️ Commonly confused with 'utsu' (to hit), which is a different verb with the same spelling.