鳴く
Common
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
to make sound (of an animal);to call;to cry;to whine;to sing;to chirp
カエルが鳴いたら帰ろう。
Let's return when the frog croaks.
2
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
mahjong
only applies to
鳴く
to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
Other forms
啼く 【なく】