動く

うごく

to move

Also:to operate, to make a move, to be touched

What does 動く mean?

動く is a Japanese verb meaning to move in English. It can also be translated as to operate, to make a move, to be touched depending on context. It is written as 動く in kanji, うごく in hiragana, and ugoku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

私は家の中で何かが動くのを感じた。

I felt something move in the house.

まだ動くうちに売ってしまわなきゃ。

I should sell it while it still runs.