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泣
泣 (readings: きゅう, な; Japanese kanji) means “cry”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 号泣 (wailing / crying loudly).
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赤ちゃんが泣く。
あかちゃんがなく。The baby cries.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 泣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cry |
| Readings | きゅう, な |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 号泣 (wailing / crying loudly) |
How to read 泣
泣 is read きゅう or な depending on the word.
Words with 泣
- 号泣khóc to
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Updated: 2026-08-09