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泣

泣 — cry, weep, moan

Learn the correct stroke order for 泣 (cry), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)な.くnaku
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1380
Meaningscry, weep, moan

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

泣きなきweeping; lamentingnoun
泣くなくto cry; to shed tears; to weepverb
号泣ごうきゅうcrying loudly; bawling; wailingnoun
泣き声なきごえcry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whinenoun
泣き顔なきがおcrying face; face of a person who is cryingnoun
悔し泣きくやしなきcrying from vexation; tears of regretnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 泣 (cry) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 泣 is #1380, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

泣きなき — weeping; lamenting
泣くなく — to cry; to shed tears; to weep
号泣ごうきゅう — crying loudly; bawling; wailing

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 泣 have?

The kanji 泣 (cry) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 泣?

泣 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 泣 mean?

泣 means: cry, weep, moan. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: な.く.

What JLPT level is 泣?

泣 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.