Translation guide
Describes a state of feeling sad, down, or lacking energy. Japanese has many nuanced expressions for this, ranging from temporary sadness to deeper melancholy.
Expressing a general low mood or sadness, often temporary.
A common, natural way to say you're feeling down or depressed. Literally 'my mood is sunken'.
最近、気分が落ち込んでいる。
I've been feeling down lately.
Feeling down because something didn't go as hoped.
Expresses disappointment. Very common and natural.
試験に落ちてがっかりしている。
I'm disappointed that I failed the exam.
Means to be dispirited or dejected. More formal and emphatic.
A state of low spirits characterized by lethargy or lack of drive.
Means 'I can't get motivated'. Very common for feeling unmotivated.
今日はやる気が出ない。
I can't get motivated today.
気分が落ち込んでいる is a general, everyday expression for feeling down. 憂鬱 implies a deeper, more persistent melancholy and is often used in writing or formal speech.
Do not translate 'low spirits' directly as 低い精神. It sounds unnatural. Use the phrases provided instead.
Means melancholy or gloom. Often used for a deeper, lingering sadness.
雨の日は憂鬱になる。
Rainy days make me feel gloomy.
Literally 'have no energy'. Used when someone seems down or listless.
彼は今日元気がないね。
He seems down today, doesn't he?
A noun meaning a slump or depression. Often used in psychological contexts.
落ち込みから立ち直る方法
How to recover from a slump
彼は失敗して意気消沈している。
He is dispirited after his failure.
Literally 'my spirit is heavy'. Used when you feel burdened or reluctant to do something.
明日の会議を考えると気が重い。
Thinking about tomorrow's meeting makes me feel heavy-hearted.