涙ぐむ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 涙ぐむ(なみだぐむ) means to become teary-eyed as tears gather in the eyes.
• Basic usage: It describes tears welling up after moving words or a reunion with someone or something dear.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tears welling up
  • 泣く broadly describes crying; 涙ぐむ focuses on tears gathering in the eyes. It does not necessarily mean crying aloud.