Mnemonic
A storm rolls in while you stand alone on a cliff. The rain pelts your face like tears, and the sheer loneliness overwhelms you until you cry. You stand there in the storm, letting your tears blend with the rain, no one around to see.
Additional thoughts
Picture yourself motionless on a cliff edge, standing perfectly still in a downpour. The storm hides your tears—water plus standing still equals quiet weeping. The stillness of standing contrasts with the chaos of the storm, capturing subdued grief.Quick recall
Standing alone in a storm, you quietly cry as tears mix with rain.Details
The keyword for 泣 is cry. This kanji refers to the act of shedding tears and weeping, expressing sorrow, grief, or emotional distress. Unlike wailing or loud lamentation, 泣 often carries the nuance of quieter, more subdued crying with tears flowing down one's face. It encompasses both the physical act of producing tears and the emotional state that accompanies it.
- On'yomi
- きゅう
- Kun'yomi
- な.く