cry of the crow; cawing of a crow
Refers specifically to the vocalization of a crow; can be used literally or in figurative contexts.
I woke up to the cawing of a crow in the morning.
I heard an eerie cry of a crow.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; may be easier for learners.
Compound of 烏 (からす, 'crow') and 鳴き (なき, 'cry', the noun form of 鳴く).