泣: the kanji for cry; weep
泣 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means cry; weep. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
泣 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
泣 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 号泣ごうきゅう · gōkyū | wailing |
| 感泣かんきゅう · kankyū | tears of gratitude |
なく (naku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 泣くなく · naku | to cry |
| 泣き声なきごえ · nakigoe | crying voice |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 赤ちゃんが泣いている。Akachan ga naite iru.The baby is crying.
- 映画の最後で号泣した。Eiga no saigo de gōkyū shita.I sobbed at the end of the movie.
- 隣の部屋から泣き声が聞こえた。Tonari no heya kara nakigoe ga kikoeta.I heard crying from the next room.
- 泣いても笑っても明日が本番だ。Naite mo waratte mo ashita ga honban da.Like it or not, tomorrow is the real thing.
- 優しい言葉に感泣した。Yasashii kotoba ni kankyū shita.I was moved to tears by the kind words.
Questions about 泣
How many strokes does 泣 have?
泣 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 泣?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are naku (なく).
What JLPT level is 泣?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 泣
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.