“To be moved to tears” in Japanese
Short answer
To be moved to tears in Japanese is “差し含む” (sashigumu). Full meaning: to be moved to tears.
Other ways to say “To be moved to tears” in Japanese
泣ける
nakeru to shed tears, to be moved to tears
涙ぐむ
namidagumu to have tears in one's eyes, to be moved to tears
さしぐむ
sashigumu to be moved to tears
涙を催す
namidawomoyoosu to be moved to tears
泣かされる
nakasareru to be moved to tears; to suffer greatly (from)
淚ぐむ
namidagumu to have tears in one's eyes, to be moved to tears
泪ぐむ
namidagumu to have tears in one's eyes, to be moved to tears
目頭が熱くなる
megashiragaatsukunaru to be moved to tears
なみだぐむ
namidagumu to have tears in one's eyes, to be moved to tears
涙腺が緩む
ruisengayurumu to get teary, to be moved to tears
さしぐん
sashigun to be moved to tears
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