Word Meaning 唸る

うなる unaru

唸る is read as うなる (unaru) and means to ooh and aah (in admiration).

Meaning

English

  1. to ooh and aah (in admiration)
  2. to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
  3. to be about to burst
  4. to overflow
  5. to groan
  6. to moan
  7. to roar
  8. to howl

Reading

Kana

うなる

Romaji

unaru

Writing Variants

  • 呻る うなる unaru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 12 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

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Example Sentences

1

そのかしゅはむねにひびくこえでうなるようにうたった。

The singer sang in a low, resonant voice.