expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
sorrowful; melancholic; tinged with sadness
Describes a person, scene, atmosphere, or expression that exudes a gentle, poetic sadness. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
His sorrowful profile left a strong impression.
A melancholic melody drifted through the town at dusk.
Compound of 哀愁 (pathos, sorrow) and 漂う (to drift, to float in the air). The phrase literally means 'sorrow drifts' and is used to describe something that exudes a melancholic atmosphere.