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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