Japanese Kanji

utsu

gloom · depression · melancholy

Extended kanji · 26 strokes

Readings

  • ONウツutsu
  • ONウンun
  • KUNうっ.するuっ
  • KUNふさ.ぐfusa
  • KUNしげ.るshige

Meaning

Gloom, depression, melancholy.

Stroke order for 欝

欝 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 26 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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