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泣なかす

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Freq.Top 50,000Pairs with泣く

Meanings

1

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

make someone cry; move to tears

Used when a person, story, or situation causes someone to cry, either from sadness or strong emotion. Often implies emotional impact rather than physical harm.

See also: 泣かせる

2

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

grieve; lament

Less common standalone use; often appears in set phrases or literary contexts. Modern Japanese more often uses 悲しむ or 嘆く for general grieving.