泣く
なく
naku
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 16 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
泣く (なく (naku)) means "to cry". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to cry
Also : to sob · to weep · to shed tears
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Example Sentences
まいにち、泣きます。
まいにち、なきます。
I like to cry.
私は泣きます。
わたしはなきます。
I can cry.
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Last updated May 31, 2026
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