動 — Move
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Common Japanese Words with 動 (Move)
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A thing (物) that can move (動) on its own is an animal.
A car (車) that can move (動) by itself (自) is an automobile.
Move (動) expressed as a verb, to move.
A garden (園) full of things (animals) (物) that move (動) is a zoo.
To make something move (動) is to shift it.
When something can move (動) by itself (自), it is automatic.
When a feeling (感) makes your heart move (動), you are being deeply moved.
Frequently Asked Questions About 動 (Move)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 動 (Move)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 動 ("Move", read as どう) is: To move a heavy box of dough (どう) through an oolong-tea gorge (うご), you need powerful protection... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 動 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 動 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 動 means "Move". Its primary reading is どう (On'yomi: どう; Kun'yomi: うご). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 動?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 動 include: 動物 (どうぶつ - animal), 自動車 (じどうしゃ - automobile), 動く (うごく - to move), 動物園 (どうぶつえん - zoo).
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