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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

呻く

Reading

Kana: うめく
Romaji: umeku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to moan; to groan

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シン、 うめ.く、 うめき
Meanings: moan, groan

Example Sentences

兵士(へいし)苦痛(くつう)でうめいた。
➥The soldier groaned with pain.
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(かし)老木(ろうぼく)(あらし)にうめいている。
➥An old oak is groaning in the storm.
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その(おとこ)苦痛(くつう)でうめいた。
➥The man groaned in pain.
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