kushatto
The face scrunching up as tears well up, in a mixture of joy, sadness, or overwhelming gratitude. A very human, unguarded expression.
💡Used when someone's face crumples just before crying, often from being deeply moved or overwhelmed.
サプライズパーティーに彼女はくしゃっと泣き顔になった。
Her face crumpled with emotion at the surprise party.
His face went ___ when his daughter gave him a handmade birthday card.
娘の手作りバースデーカードを受け取って、顔が___となった。