RTK / HeisigFrame #663
憂
melancholy
WK Level: 55
Strokes: 1
Meanings
melancholy RTKGrief
Community Mnemonic
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Melancholy makes me think of Hamlet cause he was so 'emo'. In order to play up his feelings he bares his head and holds his crown over his heart then walks (on walking legs) around the palace making everyone see how melancholy he is. What a wuss.
Source: Kanji Koohii community
Components
On'yomi
ゆう
Kun'yomi
ううれ