咆哮
ほうこう · houkou (also spelled hoko)
Roar, howl, yell, bellow
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How it’s used
Literary or dramatic term for a loud, powerful roar, used in fiction, news, or formal writing, not casual speech.
Often confused with 叫び声 (sakebigoe), which is any shout or scream; 咆哮 specifically implies a deep, animal-like roar.
Example sentences
ライオンが咆哮して森に響いた。
The lion roared and it echoed through the forest.
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彼は怒りで咆哮した。
He roared with anger.
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What does 咆哮 mean?
Roar, howl, yell, bellow.
How do you pronounce 咆哮?
ほうこう (houkou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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