唸る
うなる
Also written 呻る
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to groan; to moan
- to roar; to howl; to growl
- to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to whiz; to sough; to make a low, dull sound
- to ooh and aah (in admiration)
- Godan verb, Transitive to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
- Godan verb, Intransitive to be about to burst; to overflow
Kanji
- 唸 groan; roar. Read as うなる.
Example sentences
- 怪物は激怒のあまりうなった。
The Sphinx howled with rage. - その犬は小さな男の子に向かって唸った。
The dog growled at a little boy. - いぬは見知らぬ男に向かってうなった。
The dog growled at the strange man. - トムは就寝中に唸った。
Tom groaned in his sleep.