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.
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.
He growled threateningly.
トラックのエンジンが轟いた。
The truck's engine growled.