陰々滅々 (いんいんめつめつ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
gloomy and depressing; mournful
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
A yojijukugo describing an atmosphere, scene, or mood that is dark, dismal, and full of sorrow. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼の陰々滅々たる表情を見て、誰も声をかけられなかった。
Seeing his mournful expression, no one could bring themselves to speak to him.
