こみ上げる

Meaning

1. v1vi
   to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to fill one's heart; to overcome one
2. v1vi
   to feel nauseated; to feel sick

Example sentences

• 亡き母の写真を見るたびに、胸に熱いものが込み上げてくる。

  Every time I see that picture of my late mother, I feel a lump in my throat.

• 彼女の顔には笑いが込み上げていた。

  A smile spread across her face.

• 込み上げてくる涙を抑えることができなかった。

  I could not keep the tears from my eyes.