鼻はなを鳴ならす

expression, godan verb (-su)

coo at; behave like a spoiled child

Idiomatic expression describing a child or person acting spoiled, whining, or seeking affection with a nasal, whimpering sound. Often used with 甘える.

See also: 甘える

• 子こどもが母はは親おやに鼻はなを鳴ならして甘あまえている。

  The child is cooing at his mother, acting spoiled.

expression, godan verb (-su)

snort; sniff

Literal or figurative snorting or sniffing sound made through the nose, often expressing contempt, disdain, or simply clearing the nose.

• 彼かれは鼻はなを鳴ならして、その提てい案あんをあざ笑わらった。

  He snorted and scoffed at the suggestion.

• 風邪かぜで鼻はなを鳴ならしながら話はなした。

  He spoke while sniffling due to a cold.