“Groaning” in Japanese
Short answer
Groaning in Japanese is “呻吟” (shingin). Full meaning: moaning, groaning.
Other ways to say “Groaning” in Japanese
ひーこら
hi-kora straining (with physical exertion), crying, groaning, huffing and puffing
呻き
umeki moan, groan, groaning
メリメリ
merimeri cracking, splitting, ripping, crashing, creaking, groaning
ヒーコラ
hiikora straining (with physical exertion), crying, groaning, huffing and puffing
めりめり
merimeri cracking, splitting, ripping, crashing, creaking, groaning
メリメリッ
merimeri cracking, splitting, ripping, crashing, creaking, groaning
めりめりっ
merimeri cracking, splitting, ripping, crashing, creaking, groaning
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