Word details
鳴らす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鳴らす.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鳴
chirp, cry, bark, sound, ring, echo, honk
14 strokesFrequency 1,279JLPT N2Grade 2
On
メイ
Kun
な.くな.るな.らす
Nanori
なりなる
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