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吠える — meaning in English

hoeru

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English meaning

  • bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
  • howl noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  • roar verb To make a loud, deep sound, as from anger, pain, or excitement, or as a large animal does.

Senses

吠える is used for these senses in English:

  • howl To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
  • roar Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.

bark — full definition

  1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
  2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
  3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
  4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

howl — full definition

  1. noun The long, mournful cry of a wolf, dog, or similar animal.
  2. noun A loud cry of pain, distress, or laughter from a person.
  3. verb To make a long, loud, mournful cry, as a wolf or dog does.
  4. verb To cry out loudly in pain, anger, or laughter.

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