Vocab Info
N3 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
唸る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
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to groan, to moan
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
2.
to roar, to howl, to growl
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
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
4.
to ooh and aah (in admiration)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
5.
to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
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】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
う
な
る
Novels Top 3,600
Examples
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近所の犬はよく唸っています。
The dog in the neighborhood often growls.
モーターが唸る音は少し耳障りだ。
The sound of the motor roaring is a bit annoying.
あの先生は唸るほど苦しい生活を送っているんだって…。
I heard that teacher leads a life so difficult it’d make you groan...
手品師の巧妙なトリックを見て思わず唸ってしまいました。
I couldn't help but shriek in amazement when I saw the magician's skillful trick.
金が唸るほどある兄夫婦にとって、100万円は端金に過ぎないそうです。
For my older brother and his wife who have money that is overflowing, 1 million yen is just a small amount of money.
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