what is this kanji? why is it used?


Please look at the 2nd kanji in the 熟語 that starts with 陰:  
[![why?](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bAD1n.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bAD1n.jpg)

That 熟語 means " _grimly_ " and looks like a 形容動詞. Example usage:

> 「もう一度、JLPT不合格です」家庭教師は陰＿にいった。

Using _New Nelson_ I looked under `陰` and did not find that 熟語.

  1. What is that kanji (音、訓、画数、部首)?
  2. I'm using a Mac. How can I input that character into a document? I'd be happy to cut/paste from a web page.
  3. Why would a translator use such a crazy 熟語 to express the feeling of " _grimly_ "? For me, a non-native, I look at that 熟語 and actually feel "grim" because it reminds me that kanji are a never ending nightmare for me. But, what about native speakers?




This kanji is 「うつ」, and it should appear in the kanji conversion list on Mac
when you enter these kana. One of the most common words it appears in is
[鬱病]{うつ・びょう}, which is the word for "depression". Another is [憂鬱]{ゆう・うつ} which
also means "depression", "gloom", or "melancholy". The former is (I believe)
the medical term for depression, while the latter is more subjective. Other
than that, I'm not too sure on any other nuances between them.

The word in question is [陰鬱]{いん・うつ}, and the sentence would be something like:

> "Once again I've failed the JLPT", the (home) tutor stated grimly.

You can get the sense of sadness and disappointment of the person by the use
of this word; especially since they mentioned that they failed **again**.




This kanji is 「うつ」, and it should appear in the kanji conversion list on Mac
when you enter these kana. One of the most common words it appears in is
[鬱病]{うつ・びょう}, which is the word for "depression". Another is [憂鬱]{ゆう・うつ} which
also means "depression", "gloom", or "melancholy". The former is (I believe)
the medical term for depression, while the latter is more subjective. Other
than that, I'm not too sure on any other nuances between them.

The word in question is [陰鬱]{いん・うつ}, and the sentence would be something like:

> "Once again I've failed the JLPT", the (home) tutor stated grimly.

You can get the sense of sadness and disappointment of the person by the use
of this word; especially since they mentioned that they failed **again**.

