Definition and meaning of 唸る - うなる in Japanese
うなる唸る
unaru
N4
1.make a low, continuous sound.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
彼は痛みで唸っていた。
He groaned in pain.唸る声が静かに聞こえた。
The groaning sound could be heard quietly. More examples
2.make a loud, deep, animal-like sound.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
犬が夜に唸る。
The dog growls at night.猫が怒って唸る。
The cat growls in anger. More examples
3.produce a low, continuous sound.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
風が木々を通り抜け、唸る音が聞こえた。
The wind passed through the trees, and the humming sound could be heard.エンジンが唸る中、車は静かに進んだ。
As the engine hummed, the car quietly moved forward. More examples
4.express admiration with sounds.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
彼女の歌声に唸るファンがたくさんいた。
There were many fans who oohed and aahed at her singing voice.美しい花に唸る人々の声が聞こえた。
The voices of people oohing and aahing at the beautiful flowers could be heard. More examples
5.chant or recite in a strong voice.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
彼は古代の詩を唸る。
He chants ancient poetry.僧侶が経文を唸る。
The monk chants sutras. More examples
6.be on the verge of overflowing.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
雨が降っていて、川が唸る音が聞こえる。
It's raining and you can hear the river about to burst.満員電車で息苦しくて、心臓が唸る。
It's crowded on the train and I feel suffocated, my heart is about to burst. More examples
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