N31544/1669

うな

rarely used kanji formgodan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)intransitive verbtransitive verb

Reading

Meanings

  • to groan, to moan
  • to roar, to howl, to growl
  • to hum (engine, wind, etc.), to buzz, to whiz, to sough, to make a low, dull sound(explanation)
  • to ooh and aah (in admiration)
  • to sing in a strong, low voice (esp. traditional chant or recitation)
  • to be about to burst, to overflow

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Example sentences

いぬひくこえうなった

The dog growled in a low voice.

つよかぜまどそとうなっている

A strong wind is howling outside the window.

そのて、専門家せんもんかたちはおもわずうなった

The experts couldn't help but ooh and aah when they saw the painting.

エンジンがひくうなおとこえてきた。

I could hear the low humming sound of the engine.

かれ渾身こんしん演技えんぎに、観客かんきゃく全員ぜんいんうならずにはいられなかった

No one in the audience could help but be in awe of his whole-hearted performance.