ダウナー

noun, na-adjective

downer; killjoy; gloomy feeling

Colloquial; refers to a person, thing, or atmosphere that brings down the mood. Often used in casual conversation.

• 彼かれの話はなしはいつもダウナーで、聞きいてると気き分ぶんが沈しずむ。

  His stories are always such a downer; listening to them makes me feel depressed.

• あの映えい画が、すごくダウナーな気き分ぶんになったよ。

  That movie left me with a really gloomy feeling.

noun

downer (drug); depressant

Colloquial term for a depressant drug, especially barbiturates. Contrasts with アッパー (upper/stimulant).

See also: 鎮静剤 · アッパー

• 医い者しゃは彼かれにダウナー系けいの薬くすりを処しょ方ほうした。

  The doctor prescribed him a downer-type medication.