唸(うな)り声(ごえ)

うなりごえ
noun
groan; growl; roar
expression
1. groan; growl; moan; roar
A low, sustained sound made by a person or animal, expressing pain, frustration, or aggression. Compound of 唸り (groaning) + 声 (voice).
犬(いぬ)が唸(うな)り声(ごえ)を上(あ)げた。
The dog let out a growl.
痛(いた)みに耐(た)えきれず唸(うな)り声(ごえ)が漏(も)れた。
Unable to bear the pain, a groan escaped.
暗闇(くらやみ)の中(なか)から低(ひく)い唸(うな)り声(ごえ)が聞(き)こえてきて、背筋(せすじ)が凍(こお)った。
A low growl came from the darkness, sending a chill down my spine.

Usage

唸(うな)り声(ごえ) describes a deep, rumbling vocalization. It can be used for animals growling, people groaning in pain, or even metaphorically for machines or engines.

Common collocations

Similar words

悲鳴(ひめい) is a scream or shriek, typically expressing fear or surprise. 叫(さけ)び声(ごえ) is a shout or cry. 唸(うな)り声(ごえ) is specifically a deep, sustained sound.

Related Words

Compare: 呻(うめ)き声(ごえ) (groan)
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