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
 
唸る うなる
 
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)