鳴く

To make a sound (animals), such as barking, meowing, or chirping.

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Other forms

鳴きます polite form

鳴いて te-form

鳴いた plain past

啼く alternative kanji

Verb (Godan, Intransitive)

To make an animal sound" / "To cry

This term serves as a universal verb for non-human vocalizations, replacing specific English counterparts like bark, meow, chirp, or buzz.

Example

公園で鳥が鳴いている。

A bird is chirping in the park.

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鳴く

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To make a sound (animals), such as barking, meowing, or chirping.

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