JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
鳴 — chirp
- Reading
- メイ・な.く・な.る・な.らす
- Meaning
- chirp; cry; bark; sound; ring; echo; honk
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鳴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is メイ・な.く・な.る・な.らす and it means chirp; cry; bark; sound; ring; echo; honk. 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.
鳴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 共鳴 (resonance), 悲鳴 (shriek) and 鳴る (to sound).
Japanese words containing 鳴
Frequently asked questions
What does 鳴 mean in Japanese?
鳴 means chirp; cry; bark; sound; ring; echo; honk in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鳴 read?
鳴 is read メイ・な.く・な.る・な.らす. Reading it inside real words — 共鳴 and 悲鳴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鳴 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 鳴 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鳴 in a word?
A common word containing 鳴 is 共鳴 (きょうめい) — "resonance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鳴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鳴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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