鳴く
Reading: なく
Meaning: to cry (animal), to sing (bird), to make sound (insects)
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Example Sentence
鳥 が 朝 から 鳴く
Birds sing from the morning.
Usage Notes
Used for sounds made by animals, birds, and insects. Not used for human crying.
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