To bark (of a dog); to yelp or yap; to make a dog-like vocal sound.
夜中に犬がずっと吠えていて眠れなかった。
A dog kept barking all night and I couldn't sleep.
見知らぬ人が来るとその犬は大きく吠える。
When a stranger comes, that dog barks loudly.
To howl or roar (of the wind, sea, etc.); to make a loud, prolonged sound like a howl.
台風の夜、風が家の周りで吠えていた。
On the night of the typhoon, the wind howled around the house.
海が遠くで吠えるような音を立てていた。
The sea made a roaring sound in the distance.
To yell, shout, or cry out (used figuratively for people shouting or protesting).
観客が審判に向かって怒鳴り、選手を応援しながら吠えていた。
Spectators were shouting at the referee and cheering loudly for the players.
彼は不満を抑えきれずに大声で吠えた。
He couldn't contain his frustration and shouted loudly.