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grumbling

/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌmplɪŋ/

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verb

うなる, 唸る

To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

Examples :

"The distant thunder grumbles."

遠くの雷が唸る。

sound animal sensation

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verb

不平を言う, ぶつぶつ言う

To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

Examples :

"He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook."

彼はいつも食べ物のことで不平を言っているが、まだ料理を学んでいない。

attitude emotion character action communication

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verb

ぶつぶつ言う, 不平を言う

To utter in a grumbling fashion.

Examples :

"The student, unhappy with the homework assignment, was grumbling under his breath. "

宿題に不満を持った生徒は、小声でぶつぶつ言っていました。

sound language communication attitude

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noun

不平, 愚痴

Examples :

"the grumblings of a bad-tempered man"

不機嫌な男の不平。

attitude character emotion

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noun

不平, ぶつぶつ言うこと

Examples :

"The grumbling from his stomach told him it was time for lunch. "

お腹の不平から、お昼ご飯の時間だと彼は悟った。