JLPT N3 Intermediate
鳴らす
To ring, sound, or cause an object to make a noise.
Readings
Other forms
鳴らします polite
鳴らした past
鳴らして te-form
鳴らさない negative
鳴らされる passive
1 Transitive Verb
To make a sound" / "To ring
Describes the deliberate act of causing something to emit a sound, whether it is an instrument, a siren, or a body part.
Example
誰か が 非常 ベル を 鳴らし た よう だ 。
It seems like someone rang the emergency bell.
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2 Transitive Verb
To be well-known" / "To make a name for oneself
Signifies gaining widespread recognition or notoriety for a specific role, skill, or behavior.
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