“To well up” in Japanese
Short answer
To well up in Japanese is “ガシる” (gashiru). Full meaning: to well up, to be overcome with emotion, to be close to tears.
Other ways to say “To well up” in Japanese
沸き起こる
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
込み上がる
komiagaru to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.), to surge up (within oneself), to rise, to fill one's heart, to overcome one
こみ上げる
komiageru to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.), to surge up (within oneself), to rise, to fill one's heart, to overcome one; to feel nauseated, to feel sick
せぐり上げる
seguriageru to well up (tears, feelings, etc.)
迸る
tabashiru to surge, to well up, to gush out
湧起る
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
沸起こる
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
湧き起る
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
わき起る
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
涌き起る
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
湧起こる
wakiokoru to well up, to burst, to arise
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