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VocabJLPT N5

to cry

Godan VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to cry
2. to shed tears
3. to suffer (from)
4. to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.)

This verb means to cry or to shed tears. It is used to describe weeping due to sadness, emotion, or even joy, and is a common verb in both everyday speech and storytelling.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

The child cries.

Sentence 1

Wait, this made you cry? Really?

Sentence 2

Looking at that photo, my mom cried.

Sentence 3

Ugh, I thought about it again and cried.

Sentence 4

That's it, I'm just going to cry a little.

Sentence 5

Wait, you're crying again?