To groan or moan, producing low sounds often from pain, discomfort, or distress.
患者はベッドの上で苦しそうに唸っていた。
The patient was groaning painfully on the bed.
荷物を持ち上げようとして、彼は唸りながら力を入れた。
Trying to lift the baggage, he grunted and put in his strength.
映画の怖い場面で思わず唸ってしまった。
I involuntarily moaned at the scary scene in the movie.
To roar, howl, or growl — to make a deep, often loud sound (as animals or forces of nature do).
嵐の夜、風が家の周りで唸っていた。
On the stormy night, the wind was howling around the house.
犬が見知らぬ男に向かって唸り始めた。
The dog began to growl at the stranger.
エンジンが高回転で唸りを上げる。
The engine roars at high RPMs.
To hum, buzz, whiz, or produce a low continuous sound (as engines, wind, or electric devices do).
扇風機が静かに唸っている。
The fan is quietly humming.
会場にプロジェクターの冷却ファンが唸る音が響いていた。
The sound of the projector's cooling fan humming echoed through the hall.
高圧線の近くで耳鳴りのように唸りを感じた。
Near the high-voltage line I felt a humming like tinnitus.
To utter sounds of admiration or amazement (to 'ooh' and 'aah'); to express impressed approval in a low voice.
観客は演奏を聴いて思わず唸った。
The audience murmured in admiration at the performance.
彼のアイデアにみんなが唸った。
Everyone was impressed by his idea.
To sing or chant in a strong, low voice (often referring to traditional chanting or deep vocalization).
僧侶たちは経を唸りながら読んだ。
The monks chanted the sutras in deep voices.
演歌歌手が力強く唸るように歌った。
The enka singer sang with a powerful, resonant voice.
To be about to burst or overflow; to be filled to the point of bursting (often used figuratively).
腹が唸るほど空腹で、力が出ない。
I was so hungry my stomach was growling and I had no energy.
古いボイラーは圧力で唸りを上げていたので、すぐに修理が必要だった。
The old boiler was groaning under pressure and needed immediate repair.