鳴く
なく
naku
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
鳴く (なく (naku)) means "to make sound (of an animal)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to make sound (of an animal)
Also : to cry · to call · to sing · to whine · to chirp
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Example Sentences
朝、鳥が鳴いています。
あさ、とりがないています。
In the morning, birds are singing.
猫がニャーと鳴いています。
ねこがにゃーとないています
The cat is meowing.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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