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Definition and Synonyms for 涙
| 1. | 泪 | （通常、すすり泣きか他の言葉にならない音を出しながら）涙を流す行為 |
| Tears | the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | |
| Synonyms: | 啼泣, 嗚咽, 歔欷, すすり泣き, 泣き, 泣く, 涙 | |
| 2. | 涙 | 涙腺により分泌される塩分を含んだ液体 |
| Lacrimal Secretion | saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands | |
| Synonyms: | 涙 | |
| 3. | 身を知る雨 | 涙腺により分泌される澄んだ塩気のある塩分を含んだ溶液の一滴 |
| Tear | a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands | |
| Synonyms: | 涙, 露, 露, 露 | |
| 4. | 涙 | （イヤリングのペンダントの宝石のような）落下する水滴のような形をしているもの |
| Teardrop | anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring) | |
| Synonyms: | 涙 | |
| 5. | 涙 | 眼球の表面を潤滑にする |
| Lacrimal Secretion | lubricates the surface of the eyeball | |
| Synonyms: | 涙 |
Meanings for each kanji in 涙
| » | 涙 | tears; sympathy |
Categories 涙 is a member of
| 1. | 分泌液 | 腺または細胞から放出される機能的に分化した物質（特に廃棄物ではないもの） |
| Secretion | a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell | |
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| 2. | 生体機能 | 身体の中で起こる組織的作用 |
| Body Process | an organic process that takes place in the body | |
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| 3. | 涓塵 | 小さな不定の量（特に液体の） |
| Drop | a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid) | |
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| 4. | 珠 | 球状で小さい形 |
| Drop | a shape that is spherical and small | |
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Sample Sentences for 涙
これと同様に、イギリス人なら涙を出して笑いそうな冗談でも、ロシア人なら全然おもしろくないと思うかも知れない。
In the same way, a Russian might fail to see anything amusing in a joke which would make an Englishman laugh to tears.
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