tearjerker in Japanese

tearjerker in Japanese is お涙頂戴.

tearjerker in Japanese

お涙頂戴

noun

Pronounced: onamidachōdai

(informal) An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tearjerker" in Japanese?

"tearjerker" in Japanese is お涙頂戴.

How do you pronounce お涙頂戴?

"tearjerker" in Japanese is お涙頂戴, pronounced "onamidachōdai".

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