“Depression” in Japanese
Short answer
Depression in Japanese is “憂鬱” (yuuutsu). Full meaning: depression, melancholy, dejection, gloom, despondency.
Other ways to say “Depression” in Japanese
鬱
utsu depression, low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
消沈
shouchin depression, low spirits, dejection
うつ病
utsubyou depression
俯角
fukaku depression, angle of dip
鬱結
ukketsu depression, oppression
低地
teichi depression, lowlands, low ground, bottom land, plain
不況
fukyou depression, recession, slump
ウツ
utsu depression, low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
うつ
utsu depression, low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
抑鬱
yokuutsu dejection, depression
気鬱症
kiutsushou depression, melancholy
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