Mnemonic
A phoenix perches atop a sacred tree, opens its blazing mouth, and releases a single radiant chirp. That one pure note shatters the silence for miles—every creature freezes, listening as the sound ripples through the sky like liquid fire.
Additional thoughts
Mouth + Phoenix = sound coming from a mythical bird. Picture the phoenix's beak (mouth) glowing white-hot as it chirps, the sound visible as a shockwave of golden light radiating outward.Quick recall
A phoenix opens its mouth and unleashes a legendary chirp that echoes across the heavens.Details
The keyword for 鳴 is chirp. This kanji refers to the cry, call, or sound made by birds, insects, and other animals. It broadly encompasses any vocalization or natural sound production, from a bird's song to a frog's croak to the ringing of a bell. By extension, it can also describe non-animal sounds such as rumbling thunder or a howling wind, conveying the idea of something producing or emitting a sound.
- On'yomi
- めい
- Kun'yomi
- な.く、な.る、な.らす