English–Japanese
“cry” in Japanese
How to say “cry” in Japanese
“Cry” in Japanese is 泣く (naku).
Refers to tears or a crying voice that express sadness, pain, or another strong feeling.
Example sentences with 泣く
悲しいとき、泣きます。kana shi i to ki na ki ma su
I cry when I am sad.
弟は転んでも、すぐには泣きません。otōto wa koro n de mo su gu ni wa na ki ma se n
My younger brother does not cry right away even when he falls.
Tips for using 泣く
- In casual speech, 泣いてる (naiteru) is a shortened form of 泣いている (naite iru), so it often appears when speakers describe ongoing crying.
Other Japanese words for “cry”
その叫びは遠くまで聞こえました。so no sake bi wa tō ku ma de ki ko e ma shi ta
That cry could be heard from far away.
赤ちゃんの泣き声で目が覚めました。aka cha n no na ki goe de me ga sa me ma shi ta
I woke up to a baby's cry.