melancholy air; anxious look; gloom
Describes a facial expression or atmosphere showing worry, sadness, or gloom. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
A melancholy look appeared on his face.
The meeting room was filled with a heavy gloom.
Compound of 憂 (ゆう, 'melancholy, grief') and 色 (しょく, 'color, expression'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of a worried or sorrowful appearance.