Translation of Japanese word "泣く" to English
泣く
なく
[naku]
IPA: /nakɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
How to use
泣く (naku) — 'to cry'. Group 1. 泣かないで — Don't cry. 泣き止む (nakiyamu) — stop crying.
🇬🇧 English
to cry
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 泣く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なく
Romaji Transcription: naku
Example Sentences
彼は泣く子を見た。
かれはなくこをみた。
He saw a crying child.
彼女は泣くことが嫌です。
かのじょはなくことがきらいです。
She dislikes crying.
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Common phrases
- 泣かないで— Don't cry
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Frequency rank: #299 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "泣く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "泣く" means "to cry" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "泣く"?▼
The word "泣く" is read as "なく" (naku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The act of crying.".
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