Word details
揺さぶる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 揺さぶる.
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Entry
1
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing; to sway
Examples
地震が突然、建物をゆさぶった。
The earthquake suddenly shook the buildings.
2
to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to shock; to upset
Examples
強い円が経済を揺さぶっている。
A strong yen is shaking the economy.
3
Baseball
to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
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