胸がいっぱいになる | Japanese meaning

胸がいっぱいになる【むねがいっぱいになる】

Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending

to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotionsee also 胸一杯

Forms

胸がいっぱいになる【むねがいっぱいになる】Frequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.
胸が一杯になる【むねがいっぱいになる】Frequency rank: 51,357. – 52,626.
むねがいっぱいになる

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to get a lump in one's throat

This phrase is used to express a moment when someone feels emotional or is on the verge of tears, indicating a strong emotional response to a situation.

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I got a lump in my throat upon hearing his words.

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I was overwhelmed with emotion at the reunion with my grandmother.

to overflow with feelings

This phrase implies that one's emotions are so intense that they cannot be contained, often leading to visible expressions of those feelings, such as tears or joy.

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After watching the movie, I was overwhelmed with feelings.

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Hearing about my friend's success filled my heart with happiness.

to be overwhelmed with emotion

Use this phrase to describe situations where emotions become too powerful to manage, which can happen during significant life events or poignant moments.

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I was overwhelmed with emotion during the speech at the wedding.

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I was overwhelmed with emotion after experiencing his kindness.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotionto be overwhelmed with emotionto be filled with memoriesto be filled with loveto be overwhelmed with happinessto be filled with sadnessto feel a tightness in the chestemotions overflowto be moved to the heartto stir the heart

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

よろこび喜び・かなし悲しみなどでこころ心がみたされる満たされる．.

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