泣 — Cry
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Common Japanese Words with 泣 (Cry)
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The verb form of cry (泣) means to weep.
Frequently Asked Questions About 泣 (Cry)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 泣 (Cry)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 泣 ("Cry", read as きゅう) is: Mama cucumber (きゅう) can’t stop crying while her babies are being assaulted by nachos (な). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 泣 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 泣 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 泣 means "Cry". Its primary reading is きゅう (On'yomi: きゅう; Kun'yomi: な). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 泣?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 泣 include: 泣く (なく - to cry, to weep).
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