JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
動 — move
- Reading
- ドウ・うご.く・うご.かす
- Meaning
- move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
動 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・うご.く・うご.かす and it means move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
動 appears in everyday japanese words such as 出動 (dispatch; mobilization), 動き (movement) and 動力 (power).
Japanese words containing 動
Frequently asked questions
What does 動 mean in Japanese?
動 means move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 動 read?
動 is read ドウ・うご.く・うご.かす. Reading it inside real words — 出動 and 動き and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 動 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 動 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 動 in a word?
A common word containing 動 is 出動 (しゅつどう) — "dispatch; mobilization". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 動 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 動 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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