dense fog; thick mist
Rare literary term for a heavy, obscuring fog or mist. Not used in everyday conversation; modern Japanese prefers 濃霧 (のうむ) or 深い霧.
feeling depressed; gloominess
Rare figurative use, likening a depressed mood to being enveloped in thick fog. Extremely uncommon; modern Japanese uses 憂鬱 (ゆううつ) or 気分が沈む.
In classical literature, scenes where 'dense fog' rolls in are sometimes depicted.
In an old essay, the expression 'a dense fog settles over the heart' can be found.
Common word for depression or gloom. 濛気 in its figurative sense is an archaic equivalent.
Rare kanji spelling using 濛 (obscure, misty). The character 濛 is not in the Jōyō kanji list.
Alternate rare kanji spelling using 朦 (dim, hazy). Also non-Jōyō.
Compound of 濛 (もう, 'misty, obscure') or 朦 (もう, 'dim, hazy') and 気 (き, 'air, atmosphere, feeling'). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a rare Sino-Japanese word.