expression, ichidan verb
get teary-eyed; feel a surge of emotion
Describes a sudden welling up of emotion, often leading to tears. The phrase is somewhat literary and emotive.
卒業式で、熱いものが込み上げてきた。
At the graduation ceremony, I felt a surge of emotion and tears welled up.
彼のスピーチを聞いて、熱い
Listening to his speech, I couldn't hold back the tears that were welling up.