Translation guide
The sound a horse makes. In Japanese, this is expressed with onomatopoeia, primarily ヒヒーン.
The vocalization of a horse, typically a loud, high-pitched sound.
The most common onomatopoeia for a horse's neigh in Japanese. It represents a loud, clear whinny.
馬がヒヒーンと鳴いた。
The horse neighed.
A shorter, sometimes softer neigh. Can be used for a less intense whinny.
遠くで馬がヒーンと鳴くのが聞こえた。
I heard a horse neigh in the distance.
The verb meaning 'to neigh.' More literary or descriptive than onomatopoeia. Often used in narratives.
馬がいなないた。
The horse neighed.