唸る (Unaru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to groan, to moan, to roar, to howl”.
Meanings
- godan verb, intransitive verbto groan; to moan
- godan verb, intransitive verbto roar; to howl; to growl
- godan verb, intransitive verbto hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to whiz; to sough; to make a low, dull sound
- godan verb, intransitive verbto ooh and aah (in admiration)
- godan verb, transitive verbto sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be about to burst; to overflow
Examples
怪物は激怒のあまりうなった。
The Sphinx howled with rage.
そのうなり声はだんだん大きくなった。
The howls grew louder and louder.
いぬは見知らぬ男に向かってうなった。
The dog growled at the strange man.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).