Meaning

Primary

Movement

Alternatives

Activity, Trend, Development, Change

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is the noun version of the kanji move. So it means movement.

Reading

うごき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is the same reading you learned from the word 動く. If you know that word, you know how to read this word!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 動きがある

    there is movement

    動きが止まる

    the movement stops

    動きが広がる

    a movement spreads (social, ideological, etc.)

Context Sentences

相手の動きをよく見て!

Watch your opponent's movements closely!

今週のマーケットは、あまり動きがありませんでした。

This week, the market didn't show much movement.

あの人、何だか動きが不自然ですね。

That person’s movements are a little unnatural.

Kanji Composition