wail in Japanese
wail in Japanese is うなり, 泣き声 — wail means to cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
wail in Japanese
うなり
Pronounced: unari
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
泣き声
Pronounced: nakigoe
A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
What does "wail" mean?
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verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
"She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral."
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noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.
"A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor."
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wail in a sentence
- She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral.
- The baby wailed all through the night.
- A wail of anguish echoed through the hospital corridor.
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What is "wail" in Japanese?
"wail" in Japanese is うなり, 泣き声. wail means: To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
How do you pronounce うなり?
"wail" in Japanese is うなり, pronounced "unari".
How do you use "wail" in a sentence?
Example: "She wailed uncontrollably at the funeral." In Japanese, "wail" is うなり, 泣き声.
Are there other ways to say "wail" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "wail": うなり, 泣き声.
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