Melancholy in Japanese
"melancholy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "melancholy". The most common choice is shown first.
憂View details →
Top pick
melancholy, grieve, lament, be anxious, sad, unhappy
Reading: yuu
15 strokes · peaceful, dark, spiritual
Where it comes from
Combines 'heart' (心) with a figure bowing their head, depicting emotional heaviness. Represents deep worry and melancholy weighing on the spirit.
What it carries
Symbolizes deep concern, sorrow, and contemplative anxiety. A literary character representing the introspective, sensitive aspects of human emotion.
Related kanji for "melancholy"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for melancholy?
The most common kanji for "melancholy" is 憂, read as yuu. It means melancholy, grieve, lament. Related kanji: 鬱 (melancholy).
How many strokes does 憂 have?
憂 has 15 strokes.