きゅん

Also written キュン

Meanings

1. Adverb 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)

Word lists

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