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唸る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 唸る

唸る
うなる
呻る
Godan verb
Freq #3951
1

Intransitive verb

to groan; to moan

Examples
なにやら唸りながら、ほとばしるパッションをキャンバスにぶつけている！
Groaning strangely she is hurling her overflowing passion onto the canvas!
2

Intransitive verb

to roar; to howl; to growl

Examples
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.
3

Intransitive verb

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

4

Intransitive verb

to ooh and aah (in admiration)

5

Transitive verb

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

6

Intransitive verb

to be about to burst; to overflow

Kanji in this Word

唸
11 strokes

Meanings

groan
roar

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うな.る
うなり
呻
8 strokes

Meanings

moan
groan

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うめ.く
うめき
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