(idiomatic, especially a child) to be on the verge of tears

(idiomatic, especially a child) to be on the verge of tears

(intransitive) to cry; to weep; to sob / (transitive) to grieve over something

being about to burst into tears

(idiomatic) Alternative form of 止むに止まれぬ

(especially a child) tear stained faces

child

conjunctive form of 泣く (naku) [godan]

stop, cease, be over

(idiomatic, especially a child) to be on the verge of tears