gutto
Describes exerting force or suppressing something strongly — gripping tightly, holding back tears, or pulling hard. An intense, concentrated effort.
💡Holding back emotions — 'I gutto held back my tears at the farewell.'
涙をぐっとこらえた。
I gutto held back my tears.
She ___ grabbed my hand and wouldn't let go.
彼女が○○手を握って離さなかった。