Cry in Japanese
"cry" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cry". The most common choice is shown first.
泣View details →
Top pick
cry, weep, moan
Reading: kyuu
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and stand. Shedding tears while standing.
What it carries
Cry, weep, moved. Represents shedding tears.
Related kanji for "cry"
喚Details →鳴Details →
cry
kan
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Calling with mouth.
cry
mei · spiritual
Composed of mouth and bird. Bird singing with mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cry?
The most common kanji for "cry" is 泣, read as kyuu. It means cry, weep, moan. Related kanji: 喚 (cry), 鳴 (cry).
How many strokes does 泣 have?
泣 has 8 strokes.