鳴らす
Reading: ならす
Meaning: to sound, to ring, to make a sound
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
ドア の ベル を 鳴らして 待った
I rang the doorbell and waited.
Usage Notes
Transitive verb for making something produce sound. Paired with 鳴る (intransitive).
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now