Moji Ninja動 — move
動 means “move”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: ドウ (dou). Kun'yomi: うご(く) (ugoku). You'll see it in words such as 動く (ugoku, “to move”).
動
- Meaning
- move
- On'yomi
- ドウ (dou)
- Kun'yomi
- うご(く) (ugoku)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Moving
How to remember 動
Enough power (力) on something heavy (重) and it moves.
Parts: 重 heavy · 力 power
Words with 動
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 動く | うごく ugoku kun | to move |
| 動き | うごき ugoki kun | movement; move |
| 動かす | うごかす ugokasu kun | to move; to shift |
Example sentences
- 動かないでください。
Please don't move. - リスは動きがすばやい。
Squirrels move quickly.