“Tears” or “Weeping” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “泣”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “泣” means “Crying”, “Sobbing” or “Whimper” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “泣”

Jouyou Kanji “泣” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
8 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
きゅう(kyuu) |
| Kun-Yomi |
な(く)(na(ku)) |
| Meanings |
Weep, Sob, Whimper, Cry |
| Tear |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “泣”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 泣訴(きゅうそ-kyu u so) |
Imploring with tears in one’s eyes |
| 泣涕(きゅうてい-kyu u te i) |
Shedding tears and crying |
| 泣き落とし(なきおとし-na ki o to shi) |
Obtaining someone’s consent by showing tears, Using tears for getting permission, Persuasion by tears, Using tears to get one’s way, Sob story |
| 泣き言(なきごと-na ki go to) |
Whining, Idle complaint, Grumble |
| 泣き面に蜂(なきつらにはち-na ki tsu ra ni ha chi) |
Bee on the crying face, Making matters worse |
| 泣き寝入り(なきねいり-na ki ne i ri) |
① Sleep with weeping, ② There are objections and complaints but just giving up |
| 哀泣(あいきゅう-a i kyu u) |
Crying with sadness |
| 怨泣(えんきゅう-e n kyu u) |
Crying with grudge |
| 感泣(かんきゅう-ka n kyu u) |
Being moved to tears, Impressed and crying |
| 号泣(ごうきゅう-go u kyu u) |
Wailing, Crying aloud |
| 涕泣(ていきゅう-te i kyu u) |
Weeping, Sobbing |
| 悲泣(ひきゅう-hi kyu u) |
Tears of grief, Crying with sadness |
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