Moan in Japanese

"moan" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

唸る

unaru

唸not in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "moan". The most common choice is shown first.

泣

Top pick

cry, weep, moan

Reading: kyuu

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and stand. Shedding tears while standing.

What it carries

Cry, weep, moved. Represents shedding tears.

Related kanji for "moan"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for moan?

The most common kanji for "moan" is 泣, read as kyuu. It means cry, weep, moan. Related kanji: 嘆 (moan).

How many strokes does 泣 have?

泣 has 8 strokes.