Japanese Word · Intermediate
なきべそ
being about to burst into tears
Pronunciation: [na̠kʲibe̞so̞]
Meaning
being about to burst into tears
Example
泣きべそをかく
to be on the verge of tears
Practice tips
- Practice なきべそ 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.