NichiDict

うなる

N3
唸る
呻る
[unaru]
Illustration for 唸る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to groan; to moan

2.GodanIntransitive

to roar; to howl; to growl

3.GodanIntransitive

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

4.GodanIntransitive

to ooh and aah (in admiration)

5.GodanTransitive

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

6.GodanIntransitive

to be about to burst; to overflow

Examples

痛みで患者がうんうんと唸っていた

The patient was groaning in pain.

犬が低く唸っている

The dog is growling low.

難しい問題の前で腕を組んで唸るしかなかった。

Faced with the difficult problem, I could only fold my arms and groan.