1. with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
esp. 胸がきゅん(と)なる
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Saisho no Talk Jutsu Konkatsu Manual Choimuzuhen: ~Kouinshou & Mata Aitai to Omowaseru Maruhi Technique~ Kekkon Katsudou