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N3

音読み:mei

訓読み:naku


Onyomi 音読み

メイmei


Kunyomi 訓読み

な.くnaku


Explanation

Chirp, sound, ring


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Kanji Story

Imagine a bird perched on a tree, chirping loudly and creating a vibrant sound that fills the air.


Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '鳴' is frequently included in JLPT materials, particularly at the N3 level. It is important to understand its readings and meanings for both the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.


Example Sentences

  • 鳥が鳴いています。

    The bird is chirping.

    とりがないています。

    tori ga naiteimasu.

  • 電話が鳴った。

    The phone rang.

    でんわがなった。

    denwa ga natta.

  • スズメがパンくずを欲しそうに鳴いている。

    The sparrow is chirping, seeming to want breadcrumbs.

    すずめがぱんくずをほしそうにないている。

    suzume ga pankuzu o hoshisou ni naiteiru.


Notes and Tips for JLPT students

  • The kanji '鳴' is commonly tested in the JLPT, especially at the N3 level.
  • Remember that the onyomi reading 'メイ' is often used in compound words related to sound or noise.
  • Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
  • Pay attention to the context when encountering the kunyomi reading 'なく' as it can have different meanings based on the situation.

Usage in Japanese Names

  • Due to its association with chirping and sound, the kanji '鳴' is sometimes used in names for birds or for people who have a lively and expressive personality.