English–Japanese
“groan” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiunaru
Example
私は重い荷物を持つと、思わず唸ります。watashi wa omo i ni motsu o mo tsu to omo wa zu una ri ma su
I groan involuntarily when I lift a heavy bag.
How to say “groan” in Japanese
“Groan” in Japanese is 唸る (unaru).
It refers to releasing a deep, drawn-out sound as effort, discomfort, or strong feeling builds up.
Example sentences with 唸る
けがをした選手は、ベンチで痛みに唸っていました。ke ga o shi ta sen shu wa be n chi de ita mi ni una tte i ma shi ta
The injured player was groaning in pain on the bench.
Tips for using 唸る
- The verb groan is common in spoken English for both a sound made under strain and a spoken expression of annoyance, so its meaning depends on the situation.