NichiDict

鳴らす

N3
ならす
[narasu]
Illustration for 鳴らす

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to ring; to sound; to chime; to beat; to snort (nose); to snap (fingers); to crack (joints)

2.GodanTransitive

to be popular; to be esteemed; to be reputed

3.GodanTransitive

to state; to insist; to complain

Examples

訪問した彼女は玄関のドアベルを鳴らした

She rang the doorbell.

火事が起きたので警報を鳴らして知らせた。

I notified by sounding the alarm.

クラクションを鳴らして警告した。

I warned by honking the horn.