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鳴らす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鳴らす

らす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2342
1

to ring; to sound; to chime; to beat; to snort (nose); to snap (fingers); to crack (joints)

Examples
火事の時はベルを鳴らせよ。
In case of fire, ring the bell.
2

to be popular; to be esteemed; to be reputed

3

to state; to insist; to complain

4

Archaic

to fart (loudly)

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1279
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

chirp
cry
bark
sound
ring
echo
honk

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.く
な.る
な.らす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
なり
なる
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