NichiDict

動作

N2
どうさ
[dousa]
Illustration for 動作

Meanings

1.Noun

movement (of the body); action; motion; gesture

2.Noun

bearing; carriage; behaviour; behavior; demeanour; demeanor

3.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running; working; functioning

Examples

彼女の動作は優雅でとても美しかった。

Her movements were elegant and very beautiful.

機械の動作を確認してから使い始めた。

I started using it after confirming the machine's operation.

リハビリで細かい動作の練習をしている。

I'm practicing fine movements in rehabilitation.