post-drinking depression; hangxiety; beer fear
Colloquial term for the low mood, anxiety, or regret that can follow heavy drinking. Often used in casual conversation and online.
昨日飲みすぎて、今日は酒鬱がひどい。
I drank too much yesterday, and today I have terrible hangxiety.
酒鬱で何もする気が起きない。
I can't bring myself to do anything because of the post-drinking depression.
Compound of 酒 (sake, alcohol) and 鬱 (utsu, depression). A modern colloquial coinage reflecting the emotional aftermath of drinking.