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泣き言

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泣き言

きごと
Noun
Freq #14533
1

complaint

Examples
人は泣きつつ生まれ、泣き言を言いつつ暮らし、失望落胆して死ぬ。
We are born crying, spend our lives complaining, and die disappointed.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1380
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

cry
weep
moan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.く
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
📝

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