うな
唸
 
る

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to groan, to moan.
  2. to roar, to howl, to growl.
  3. to hum (engine, wind, etc.), to buzz, to whiz, to sough, to make a low, dull sound.
  4. to ooh and aah (in admiration).

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation).

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to be about to burst, to overflow.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
うな
唸
 
る
唸る うなる ✔
うな
呻
 
る
呻る うなる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

groan, roar
うな.る テン うなり (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
wish, sense, idea
ネン (4th, N3)
now
いま コン キン (2nd, N5)
to assemble. to gather together
シュウ あつまる
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
fu
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)