むねがいっぱいになる
munega ippaini naru

Godan Verb (ru)
Expression

1. to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion

Related to 胸一杯
電話 でんわ りょう こえ いたら むねがいっぱいになった。
denwade ryōno koeo kiitara munega ippaini natta.
I got all choked up when I heard the voice of Ryo over the telephone.
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