鳴く， 啼く， なく
1. to make sound (of an animal), to call, to cry, to whine, to sing, to chirp
2. to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
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雉も鳴かずば打たれまい。
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The pheasant would not be shot but for its cries.
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籠の中で鳥が鳴いていますね。
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There's a bird singing in the cage, isn't there?
There are birds singing in the cage, aren't there?
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羊は何て鳴くの？
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What sound does a sheep make?
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猫はにゃーにゃーと鳴く。
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Cats go "meow, meow."
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朝に違いない、というのは鳥が鳴いているから。
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It must be morning, for the birds are singing.
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小鳥たちが木の上でないていた。
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Birds were singing up in the tree.
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私が足を踏むと犬は鳴いた。
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The dog gave a yelp when I trod on its paw.
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犬が激しく鳴いたので、弟が目をさました。
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The dog barked furiously, which awakened my brother.
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たくさんの虫が野原で鳴いている。
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A lot of insects are chirping in the field.
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その動物はキーキー鳴いた。
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The animal made a squeaking sound.
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