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Definition and meaning of 動かす - うごかす in Japanese

うごかす動かす
ugokasu

N4

1.move (something); work (a machine)

godan ~す verb / transitive

机を右側に動かしてください。
Please move the desk to the right.
うごかす動かす
ugokasu

N4

1.change position or shift something.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は机を動かすのを手伝ってくれた。
He helped me move the desk.
風が木々を動かす音が聞こえた。
I heard the sound of the wind moving the trees.
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2.inspire or influence feelings or actions.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼の言葉は私の心を動かす。
His words move my heart.
音楽は感情を動かす力がある。
Music has the power to move emotions.
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3.move or to manipulate.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は計画を動かすことを拒否した。
He refused to change the plan.
この決定は未来を変える可能性がある。
This decision has the potential to alter the future.
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4.start or move something into action.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

機械を動かす方法を教えてください。
Please teach me how to operate the machine.
ボタンを押して、機械を動かす。
Press the button to get the machine going.
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5.put into action or move.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

軍隊を動かす必要があります。
We need to mobilize the troops.
救援隊を動かす計画を立てました。
We have made plans to mobilize the rescue team.
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6.handle or control, such as funds.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

私は資金を動かすのが得意です。
I am good at managing funds.
会社の資産を動かす責任があります。
I have the responsibility to manage the company's assets.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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