Word details

泣く子も黙る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泣く子も黙る.

Dictionary

Entry

泣く子も黙るなくこもだまるExpressionFreq #45643
1

Idiomatic expression; Noun or verb acting prenominally

intimidating enough to quieten a crying child

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cry, weep, moan

8 strokesFrequency 1,380JLPT N2Grade 4

On

キュウ

Kun

な.く

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

silence, become silent, stop speaking, leave as is

15 strokesFrequency 1,338JLPT N1Grade 8

On

モクボク

Kun

だま.るもだ.す

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