雄叫び

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 雄叫び (おたけび) combines forceful 雄 and cry 叫び to denote a mighty shout or roar.
• Basic usage: It can come from a victorious athlete or a beast deep in a forest.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Shout and roar depend on the source
  • A human subject favors “mighty shout,” while an animal subject naturally yields “roar.”