This is the 7841st most frequent Japanese word.
唸り
A low, continuous sound or groan, like a growl or hum.
In this sentence, "唸り" refers to the growling sound made by an animal, specifically a dog. It denotes an audible low sound of warning or discomfort.
犬が低い唸り声を上げている。
The dog is emitting a low growling sound.
Here, "唸り" describes the groaning sound that accompanies deep thinking or mental exertion, illustrating a person's effortful contemplation.
唸りながら考え込む様子が見られた。
They were seen pondering deeply while groaning.
In this sentence, "唸り" is used to describe the mechanical sound produced by a train as it starts moving. It demonstrates the versatility of the word in referring to various types of low-frequency sounds depending on the source.