Word details
唸る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 唸る.
Dictionary
Entry
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
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