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涙ぐむ
namidagumu
Description
「涙ぐむ」は、涙が少し目に出てくることです。悲しい時や、とても感動した時に使います。
"涙ぐむ" means tears come to the eyes a little. It is used when sad or very moved.
Meanings
涙ぐむnamidagumu
to have tears well up in one's eyes
彼女は手紙を読んで涙ぐんだ。
She read the letter and teared up.
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Notes
- Etymology
涙 (tears) + ぐむ, a suffix meaning to begin to show or produce something.
- Nuance
Softer than 泣く; the eyes just moisten with tears rather than crying openly.
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