Correct and quietly affecting. Doesn't overclaim.

What a Japanese person actually thinks
Melancholy without being dramatic. Reads as a real emotion rather than a pose, which is more than most 'dark' kanji manage.

Meaning

Literally: water radical + return
Actually: Tears.

Scores

Naturalness●●●●●

Normal word.

Coolness●●●●●

Nice asymmetry from the water radical, and the meaning is honest.

Watch out

Nothing embarrassing lurking in here.

On skin

涙

Orientation: either

Fine brush.