Meaning of 鳴き声 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
鳴き声, 啼き声, 啼声, 鳴声
-
Kana Readingなきごえ
-
Romajinakigoe
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine; meow
-
Example Sentences
鳴き声, 啼き声, 啼声, 鳴声, なきごえ used in context
-
ひとの声に似た不気味な鳴き声、漆黒の羽、死肉を啄む姿などから、鴉は不幸に舞い降りる不吉な鳥として世界に知られています。
A creepy cry that sounds like a human voice, velvet black wings, the image of tearing into dead flesh; crows are known across the world as an ill-omened bird that flies down with ill-luck.
-
鳥はその鳴き声で分かるように、話し方によって人間は評価される。
A bird is known by its song and a man by his way of talking.
-
Between the traffic and the dog's barking, he couldn't sleep.
-
The crowing of a cock is the harbinger of dawn.
-
Above the music, I could hear her crying.
-
ぼくも昔はこの森の中でよく野鳥の鳴き声に聞き入っていたものでした。
I used to listen to the calls of the wild birds in this forest.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal