Word

唸る

うなる
CommonJLPT N3

Meanings

  1. Godan verb · Intransitive

    to groan; to moan

  2. Godan verb · Intransitive

    to roar; to howl; to growl

  3. Godan verb · Intransitive

    to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to whiz; to sough; to make a low, dull sound

  4. Godan verb · Intransitive

    to ooh and aah (in admiration)

  5. Godan verb · Transitive

    to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)

  6. Godan verb · Intransitive

    to be about to burst; to overflow

In Spanish

  1. rugir; bramar; aullar; retumbar

Other forms
呻る

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

  • そのうなり声こえはだんだん大おおきくなった。

    The howls grew louder and louder.

    Los aullidos se hicieron más y más fuertes.

    Tatoeba #213368(opens in a new tab)
  • その犬いぬは小ちいさな男おとこの子こに向むかって唸うなった。

    The dog growled at a little boy.

    El perro le gruñó al niñito.

    Tatoeba #210970(opens in a new tab)

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