Meaning of 動かす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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動かすJLPT 3
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Kana Readingうごかす
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Romajiugokasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to move; to shift; to operate; to set in motion; to mobilize; to mobilise
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to inspire; to rouse; to move (e.g. feeling); to influence
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to deny; to change
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Example Sentences
動かす, うごかす used in context
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I want to run a Windows 95 game.
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下手に手を動かすと気付かれてしまうという強迫観念が俺を襲う。
I was assailed by the stupid, but unshakeable, idea that if I was imprudent enough to move my hand I'd be noticed.
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ペンを動かす距離が短かったり、速度が遅かったりすると、うまくジェスチャーが認識されず思った通りの操作ができない。
If the distance you move the pen is too small, the speed too slow, it can't recognize the gestures well and you can't operate it in the way you thought.
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You have to get more exercise in order to stave off senility.
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The patient moved his lips slightly.
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She put the machine in motion.
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Kanji found in this word
move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake
On: ドウ
Kun: うご.く, うご.かす
11 strokes
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