Vocabulary

What does 唸る (うなる, unaru) mean?

唸る (うなる, unaru) means to groan; to moan.

Quick facts
Readingうなる
Romajiunaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
うなる
unaru

to groan; to moan

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to groan; to moan
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to roar; to howl; to growl
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to whiz
  4. 4godan verb · intransitive to ooh and aah (in admiration)
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)

Also written: 呻る

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