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唸る

呻る

Reading

Kana: うなる
Romaji: unaru
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Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to groan; to moan

2

to roar; to howl; to growl

3

to hum (e.g. engine, wires in wind); to buzz; to sough; low, dull sound

4

to ooh and aah (in admiration)

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vt
5

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

Kanji

Readings: テン、 うな.る、 うなり
Meanings: groan, roar
Readings: シン、 うめ.く、 うめき
Meanings: moan, groan

Example Sentences

うなるほど(きん)()っている。
➥He's in the money.
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いぬは見知(みし)らぬ(おとこ)()かってうなった。
➥The dog growled at the strange man.
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その(いぬ)(ちい)さな(おとこ)()()かって(うな)った。
➥The dog growled at a little boy.
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怪物(かいぶつ)激怒(げきど)のあまりうなった。
➥The Sphinx howled with rage.
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そのうなり(ごえ)はだんだん(おお)きくなった。
➥The howls grew louder and louder.
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「ふむ」武田(たけだ)先生(せんせい)(くち)ひげを(ねじ)りながらうなった。
➥"Hrmm," mumbled Professor Takeda as he twisted his moustache.
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