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Base noun form. Refers to tears from crying, often used in emotional contexts. Can be part of phrases like 『涙が出る』 (namida ga deru, 'tears come out').
Theme

User is comforting their friend Aiko after she watched a sad movie at home, discussing emotional reactions.

なみだ

tear

People & IdentityEmotions & Personality

Memory Hook

Think of crying and saying, 'Namida' (なみだ, 'tear'). It sounds like 'name' and 'da' — imagine tears spelling out your name as they fall.

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, tears are often associated with emotional depth and sincerity, seen in expressions like 『涙を流す』 (namida o nagasu, 'to shed tears') in literature and drama to convey sadness or joy.

Forms

Base: 涙Base noun form. Refers to tears from crying, often used in emotional contexts. Can be part of phrases like 『涙が出る』 (namida ga deru, 'tears come out').