A2
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be on the verge of crying; eyes well up with tears.
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Cultural Background
In Japan, showing emotion is often seen as a sign of sincerity.
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Use it for subtlety
It's a great way to sound more natural and less dramatic.
Meaning
To be on the verge of crying; eyes well up with tears.
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Use it for subtlety
It's a great way to sound more natural and less dramatic.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of {涙ぐむ}.
感動的な話を聞いて、思わず______。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 涙ぐんだ
The context is a moving story, so 'misty-eyed' is the correct reaction.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of {涙ぐむ}.
Fill Blank
A2
感動的な話を聞いて、思わず______。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 涙ぐんだ
The context is a moving story, so 'misty-eyed' is the correct reaction.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's for any strong emotion, including happiness.
Related Phrases
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感極まる
similarOvercome with emotion
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