動く

うごく

To move, to be in motion

N4verb·ugoku

How to remember it

The 動 (motion) kanji shows force (力) stirring heavy clouds (重) into action.

Example sentences

  • 子供が元気に動き回っている。

    こどもがげんきにうごきまわっている。

    The child is moving around energetically.

  • この機械は動かない。

    このきかいはうごかない。

    This machine won't move.

Usage

Intransitive; its transitive counterpart ("to move something") is 動かす.

Related words

動かす動物動き止まる

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