目めに涙なみだがたまる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

tears gather in one's eyes; tears well up

Describes the moment when tears begin to form and pool in the eyes, often before crying.

• 感かん動どうして目めに涙なみだがたまった。

  I was moved, and tears welled up in my eyes.

• 彼かの女じょの話はなしを聞きいているうちに、目めに涙なみだがたまってきた。

  As I listened to her story, tears began to gather in my eyes.