1.
teary eyes; watery eyes
Eyes brimming with tears — from emotion, cold wind, irritation, or laughter — without active crying.
涙目になる。
To get teary-eyed.
玉ねぎを切って涙目になった。
Cutting onions made my eyes water.
冷たい風に当たって涙目のまま帰ってきた。
I came home with watery eyes after being out in the cold wind.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 涙目になる: to become teary-eyed
- 涙目で訴える: to plead with tears in one's eyes
NUANCE:
Refers to eyes that are merely welling up or moist, not active crying. It can describe a physical reaction — cold, onions, allergies — as well as an emotional one.