moan in Japanese
moan in Japanese is 呻き, 呻き声, 呻く — moan means a low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
moan in Japanese
呻き
Pronounced: umeki
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
呻き声
Pronounced: umekigoe
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
呻く
Pronounced: umeku
(intransitive) To make a moan or similar sound. [from 18th c.]
What does "moan" mean?
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noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
"A low moan came from the injured man on the ground."
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verb To make such a sound.
"She moaned softly as the doctor examined her ankle."
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verb To complain, especially persistently or about small things.
"He's always moaning about the weather."
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moan in a sentence
- A low moan came from the injured man on the ground.
- She moaned softly as the doctor examined her ankle.
- He's always moaning about the weather.
- Stop moaning and just get on with the work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "moan" in Japanese?
"moan" in Japanese is 呻き, 呻き声, 呻く. moan means: A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
How do you pronounce 呻き?
"moan" in Japanese is 呻き, pronounced "umeki".
How do you use "moan" in a sentence?
Example: "A low moan came from the injured man on the ground." In Japanese, "moan" is 呻き, 呻き声, 呻く.
Are there other ways to say "moan" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "moan": 呻き, 呻き声, 呻く.
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