Kanji · N2

/ cry

Kanji for cry, weep, or moan.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キュウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)な.くNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

泣 carries the meaning cry, weep, or moan.

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Common compounds with 泣

なきむしcrybaby / blubberer
なきごえcry / sob / whine
なくto cry / to shed tears / to weep
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