229.鳴

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鳴

1. Meaning and Reading

  • chirp, cry, sound
  • Onyomi : めい
  • Kunyomi : なく

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 口 : mouth, make a sound
  • 鳥 : bird

A bird (鳥) opening its mouth (口) to make a sound — symbolizing 'to cry' or 'chirp'.

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3. Example Words

鳴く なく
chirp, cry

The birds have been chirping since morning.

悲鳴 ひめい
scream

A scream was heard from inside the room.