What does kanji 唸 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 唸 is groan.

How is kanji 唸 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 唸 are うな.る, うなり; the onyomi readings are テン.

Example words that use kanji 唸 include 唸る, 唸り, 唸り出す, 唸り声.

Kanken 1

唸

Meaning

groan

groan, roar

Stroke Order

5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

うなる

to ooh and aah (in admiration)

うなり

beat (acoustic interference)

うなりだす

to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan)

うなりごえ

groan

うなるほど

to a great extent

5 reference sentences

彼は痛みに唸った。

He groaned in pain.

犬が低く唸っている。

The dog is growling softly.

風が窓の外で唸っていた。

The wind was roaring outside the window.

エンジンが唸り始めた。

The engine began to roar.

彼女は驚いて思わず唸った。

She let out an involuntary sound of surprise.