Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to ring, to sound, to chime, to beat, to snort (nose), to snap (fingers), to crack (joints).
  2. to be popular, to be esteemed, to be reputed.
  3. to state, to insist, to complain.
  4. to fart (loudly). Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
鳴らす ならす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

chirp, cry, bark
な.く メイ なる (2nd, N3)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
bird, chicken
とり チョウ とっ (2nd, N4)
fire, fire radical (no. 86)
ヒョウ カ