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Emotion & Feeling

めそめそ

meso-meso

Whimpering and sniffling

Quiet, persistent crying — not loud wailing, but soft sobbing that won't stop. Often implies someone should cheer up.

💡After a breakup — 'Stop going meso-meso, let's go out and have fun.'

Example

めそめそ泣いていないで元気を出して。

Stop crying meso-meso and cheer up.

Quiz yourself

The child was ___ after losing the toy.

おもちゃをなくして子供が○○泣いていた。

sadnesslonelinesschildrendramafarewell
Intermediate