動かす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 動かす
1
to move; to shift; to stir; to budge; to change position
Examples
ここからあそこへこの石を動かして下さい。
Please move this stone from here to there.
2
to inspire; to rouse; to move (e.g. feeling); to influence
Examples
音楽は気持ちを動かします。
Music moves the feelings.
3
to change; to alter; to deny
4
to operate; to set in motion; to get going
Examples
私たちがエンジンを動かせるかどうかは疑わしい。
It is doubtful if we can get the engine working.
5
to mobilize (e.g. troops); to mobilise; to deploy
6
to manage (e.g. funds)
Kanji in this Word
動
11 strokes
Frequency: 73
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
move
motion
change
confusion
shift
shake
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うご.く
うご.かす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
るぎ
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