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tear, tears
Drops of liquid from the eyes when crying.
涙が出た。
Tears came out.
嬉しくて涙が止まらなかった。
I was so happy that I couldn't stop crying.
映画を見ていたら、涙が出てしまった。
I ended up crying while watching the movie.
悲しいニュースを聞いて涙を流している人が大勢いた。
Many people were in tears after hearing the sad news.
卒業式で先生や友達との別れが辛くて、泣くまいと思っていたのに涙が止まらなかった。
At the graduation ceremony, saying goodbye to teachers and friends was so hard that I couldn't hold back my tears even though I tried not to cry.
涙 means tears—the liquid that flows from the eyes when crying or due to irritation.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 涙を流す: to shed tears
- 涙が出る: tears come out
- 涙が止まらない: can't stop crying
- 涙もろい: easily moved to tears
- 涙を拭く: to wipe away tears
TYPES OF TEARS:
- 嬉し涙: tears of joy
- 悔し涙: tears of frustration
COMPOUNDS:
- 涙声: tearful voice
- 涙目: teary eyes
- 涙腺: tear glands (lacrimal glands)