NichiDict

動かす

N3
うごかす
[ugokasu]
Illustration for 動かす

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to move; to shift; to stir; to budge; to change position

2.GodanTransitive

to inspire; to rouse; to move (e.g. feeling); to influence

3.GodanTransitive

to change; to alter; to deny

4.GodanTransitive

to operate; to set in motion; to get going

5.GodanTransitive

to mobilize (e.g. troops); to mobilise; to deploy

6.GodanTransitive

to manage (e.g. funds)

Examples

重い家具を動かすのは大変だ。

It's hard to move heavy furniture.

機械を動かす方法を教えてください。

Please teach me how to operate the machine.

彼女の感動的な言葉が聴衆の心を動かした

Her words moved my heart.