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“Choked up” in Japanese

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きゅん kyun きゅん

Choked up in Japanese is “きゅん” (kyun). Full meaning: with a pitter-patter, choked up (with emotion), heart-wringing, momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one); Mr, master, boy.

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