N1
うめく (umeku)
呻く
to groan; to moan; to sigh; to growl
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to describe sounds made from pain, suffering, deep thought, or effort. Can also refer to an animal's growl. (痛みや苦痛、あるいは深く考えるときや力を込める時に出る声を指すことが多い。動物のうなり声にも使う。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は痛みに顔をゆがめ、静かに呻いた。
He distorted his face in pain and groaned quietly.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "呻く"!
病人は苦痛で夜通し_______いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「苦痛」から出る声は「呻く」が適切です。
English: When describing a sound made from 'pain' (kutsū), '呻く' (umeku) is appropriate.
English: When describing a sound made from 'pain' (kutsū), '呻く' (umeku) is appropriate.
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