動かす
うごかす
ugokasu
verbVocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

動かす (うごかす (ugokasu)) means "to move". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to move

Also : to stir · to shift · to budge · to change position · to stir (emotions)

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Meaning ·

The word 動かす (うごかす) means 'to move'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to move.

Example Sentences

重い荷物を動かすのに苦労した。

おもいにもつをうごかすのにくろうした。

I struggled to move the heavy luggage.

まいにち、動かします。

まいにち、うごかします。

I like to move.

Kanji in this word

動
Move / Shift / Shake
Kunうご.く、うご.かす
Onどう
JLPT N4

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