N1
ほうこう (houkou)
咆哮
roar, bellow, howl (of animals, or a loud, angry human shout)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a powerful, guttural sound, typically associated with wild animals (like lions) expressing anger, warning, or asserting dominance. Can also refer to a very loud, dramatic, and angry human shout. (ライオンなどの野生動物が怒り、警告、威嚇、主張などのために発する力強く喉を鳴らすような音を指します。人間が非常に大きく、劇的に怒鳴る際にも使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
ライオンが獲物に向かって咆哮した。
The lion roared at its prey.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "咆哮"!
怒り狂ったライオンが、森中に響き渡るような_______をあげた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ライオンが出すような、力強く低い「唸り」や「叫び」は「咆哮」が最も的確です。
English: A powerful, low 'growl' or 'shout' like that of a lion is best described as 'roar' (咆哮).
English: A powerful, low 'growl' or 'shout' like that of a lion is best described as 'roar' (咆哮).
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