Japanese Word · Intermediate
胸がつかえる
to have a lump in one's throat, stomach full of food
Pronunciation: say 胸がつかえる
Meaning
to have a lump in one's throat, stomach full of food
Example
胸がつかえて何も言えない
to be unable to say anything due to being too emotional
Practice tips
- Practice 胸がつかえる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.