Describes a dark, heavy, depressed atmosphere or state of mind. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
A gloomy shadow fell over his expression.
This novel depicts a gloomy side of the city.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant using the simplified form of 鬱.
Kana-mixed spelling; the second kanji is replaced by hiragana for readability.
Compound of 暗 (dark) and 鬱 (depression, gloom). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination directly conveys a sense of dark melancholy.