lump to one's throat

Noun

uncountable

On the point of crying due to strong emotion, either happy or sad.

Japanese Meaning

強い感情（喜びや悲しみ）で、涙が出そうになるほど喉に何か詰まったような違和感を感じる状態 / 感情が高ぶり、喉が締め付けられるような、涙が溢れそうな心理状態

At the farewell ceremony, a lump to one's throat made it hard for anyone to speak.

送別会で、胸がいっぱいになって誰も話せなかった。

Sense（1）

On the point of crying due to strong emotion, either happy or sad.

The final scene of Romeo and Juliet always brings a lump to my throat.