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movement (of the body); action; motion; gesture
bearing; carriage; behaviour; behavior; demeanour; demeanor
operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running; working; functioning
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.