Translation guide
Describes a low, rough, threatening sound made by animals, people, or things. In Japanese, the expression depends on what is growling and the nuance.
A low threatening sound made by an animal.
General verb for growling, snarling, or groaning. Used for animals and sometimes for engines.
The dog is growling.
Noun meaning 'growl' or 'snarl' as a sound.
I heard a bear's growl.
The rumbling sound a stomach makes when hungry.
A low, rough voice expressing anger or threat.
A deep, continuous rumbling sound from an engine or machinery.
唸る (unaru) is a low growl or groan, while 吠える (hoeru) is a bark or howl. A dog may 唸る before it 吠える.
My stomach is growling loudly.
トラックのエンジンが轟いた。
The truck's engine growled.