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うなる
unaru
Description
「うなる」は、犬や人が低くて長い声を出すときに使います。
"うなる" is used when dogs or people make a low, long sound.
痛いときや、風や機械が音を立てるときにも使います。
It is also used when in pain or when the wind or machines make noise.
Meanings
唸るunaru
to growl; to groan; to moan
犬が低い声で唸っている。
The dog is growling in a low voice.
唸るunaru
to make a low humming or roaring sound
強い風がうなる音がした。
There was the sound of a strong wind howling.
唸るunaru
to be so impressive it draws admiration
みんなが唸るほどの作品だ。
It's a work that makes everyone groan in admiration.
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Notes
- Nuance
covers a range of low continuous sounds — growls, groans, machine hums, and wind.
- Etymology
onomatopoeic verb from the sound 'un', written with kanji 唸る but often in kana.
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