玉たまの汗あせ

expression, noun

beads of sweat

Describes sweat forming large, round drops, often from physical exertion or heat. The expression is somewhat poetic and emphasizes the size and roundness of the sweat drops.

• 彼かれの額ひたいに玉たまの汗あせが浮うかんでいた。

  Beads of sweat were forming on his forehead.