泣
な.く
naku
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
泣 is the kanji for "Cry". A common reading is な.く (naku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Cry
Also : Weep · Moan
Readings
kunな.く/ nakuonきゅう/ kyuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
彼女は嬉し泣きしていた。
かのじょはうれしなきしていた。
She was crying tears of joy.
泣き虫だった子供が成長した。
なきむしだったこどもがせいちょうした。
The crybaby child grew up.
Vocabulary using 泣
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