Definition and meaning of 動く - うごく in Japanese
うごく動く
ugoku
N4
1.move; work; take action
godan ~く verb / intransitive verb
時計が動いています。
The clock is moving.うごく動く
ugoku
N4
1.change position or location.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
猫が動くと、鈴の音が聞こえる。
When the cat moves, you can hear the sound of the bell.風が木々を揺らして動く音がする。
The wind makes a sound as it moves the trees. More examples
2.move or function.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
電車が動く。 (The train is moving.)
The train is moving.時計が動かない。 (The clock is not working.)
The clock is not working. More examples
3.take action or go into action.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
彼は速く動くことができます。
He can move quickly.車が突然動くので驚きました。
I was surprised when the car suddenly moved. More examples
4.be moved or affected by something.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
彼の言葉には心が動く。
His words touched my heart.音楽は人々の感情を動かす。
Music moves people's emotions. More examples
5.move or to be in motion.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
彼の気持ちはいつも動く。 (His feelings always fluctuate.)
His feelings always fluctuate.天候は急に動くことがある。 (The weather can change suddenly.)
The weather can change suddenly. More examples
6.move or to change position.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
車が速く動く。
The car moves quickly.時計の針が動く。
The hands of the clock move. More examples
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