A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To cry or weep.
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Cultural Background
Crying in public is often seen as a sign of sincerity and deep feeling, especially in group settings. Similar to Japan, shedding tears is seen as a sign of emotional honesty. The metaphor of tears as a liquid that flows is almost universal.
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Use with emotion
Always pair it with an emotion like 'sadness' or 'joy' for better context.
Meaning
To cry or weep.
💡
Use with emotion
Always pair it with an emotion like 'sadness' or 'joy' for better context.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb.
彼女は感動して涙を＿＿＿。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 流した
You shed (流す) tears.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the correct verb.
Choose
A1
彼女は感動して涙を＿＿＿。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 流した
You shed (流す) tears.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but 'naku' is more common for babies.
Related Phrases
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嬉し涙
specialized formTears of joy
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泣く
similarTo cry
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涙もろい
builds onEasily moved to tears
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