Word details
鳴く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鳴く.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to whine; to sing; to chirp
Examples
カエルが鳴いたら帰ろう。
Let's return when the frog croaks.
あのかわいい鳥は来る日も来る日も鳴いてばかりいた。
That pretty bird did nothing but sing day after day.
羊は何て鳴くの？
What sound does a sheep make?
2
鳴く only; Mahjong
to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.