JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
泣 — cry
- Reading
- キュウ・な.く
- Meaning
- cry; weep; moan
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
泣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・な.く and it means cry; weep; moan. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
泣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 泣く (to weep).
Japanese words containing 泣
Frequently asked questions
What does 泣 mean in Japanese?
泣 means cry; weep; moan in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 泣 read?
泣 is read キュウ・な.く. Reading it inside real words — 泣く — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 泣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 泣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 泣 in a word?
A common word containing 泣 is 泣く (なく) — "to weep". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 泣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 泣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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