吠える

ほえる
Alternative writings: 吼える, 咆える
JLPT:N3
Frequency:

1To bark (of a dog); to yelp or yap; to make a dog-like vocal sound.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

夜中に犬がずっと吠えていて眠れなかった。

A dog kept barking all night and I couldn't sleep.

見知らぬ人が来るとその犬は大きく吠える。

When a stranger comes, that dog barks loudly.

2To howl or roar (of the wind, sea, etc.); to make a loud, prolonged sound like a howl.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

台風の夜、風が家の周りで吠えていた。

On the night of the typhoon, the wind howled around the house.

海が遠くで吠えるような音を立てていた。

The sea made a roaring sound in the distance.

3To yell, shout, or cry out (used figuratively for people shouting or protesting).

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

観客が審判に向かって怒鳴り、選手を応援しながら吠えていた。

Spectators were shouting at the referee and cheering loudly for the players.

彼は不満を抑えきれずに大声で吠えた。

He couldn't contain his frustration and shouted loudly.