Vocab Info

N3 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb

(うな)to groan, to moan, to roar, to howl, to growl, to hum (e.g. engine, wires in wind), to buzz, to sough, low, dull sound, to ooh and aah (in admiration), to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to groan, to moan

    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to roar, to howl, to growl

    3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      3.

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

    4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      4.

      to ooh and aah (in admiration)

    5. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      5.

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

    6. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      6.

      to be about to burst, to overflow

    All Forms

    唸る 【うなる】呻る 【うなる】

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    • Novels Top 3,600

    Examples

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      近所(きんじょ)(いぬ)はよく(うな)っています。

      The dog in the neighborhood often growls.

      • N3

      モーターが(うな)(おと)(すこ)耳障(みみざわ)りだ。

      The sound of the motor roaring is a bit annoying.

      • N3

      あの先生(せんせい)(うな)ほど(くる)しい生活(せいかつ)(おく)っているんだって…。

      I heard that teacher leads a life so difficult it’d make you groan...

      • N3

      手品(てじな)()巧妙(こうみょう)なトリックを()(おも)わず(うな)ってしまいました。

      I couldn't help but shriek in amazement when I saw the magician's skillful trick.

      • N3

      (かね)(うな)ほどある(あに)夫婦(ふうふ)にとって、100(まん)(えん)端金(はしたがね)()ぎないそうです。

      For my older brother and his wife who have money that is overflowing, 1 million yen is just a small amount of money.

      • N2
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