What does 涙 mean?
涙 is a Japanese noun meaning “tear” in English. It can also be translated as “sympathy” depending on context. It is written as 涙 in kanji, なみだ in hiragana, and namida in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
2粒の涙が彼女のほおを流れ落ちた。
Two tears fell down her cheeks.