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鳴
鳴 (readings: めい, な; Japanese kanji) means “to chirp / to ring”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 鳥が鳴く (birds chirp).
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What does 鳴 mean?
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鳥が朝に鳴く。
とりがあさになく。The birds sing in the morning.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 鳴 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to chirp / to ring |
| Readings | めい, な |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 鳥が鳴く (birds chirp) |
How to read 鳴
鳴 is read めい or な depending on the word.
Words with 鳴
- 鳥が鳴くchim hót
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Updated: 2026-08-09