Imagine a person (人) moving (動) their arms and legs, indicating motion and activity.
Frequency in JLPT exams
The kanji '動' is a key character to master for the N4 level of the JLPT. It is frequently encountered in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam, testing understanding of its meanings and readings in various contexts.
Example Sentences
彼は車で動いた。
He moved by car.
かれはくるまでうごいた。
kare wa kuruma de ugoida.
彼の言葉に心が動かされた。
His words moved my heart.
かれのことばにこころがうごかされた。
kare no kotoba ni kokoro ga ugokasareta.
犬が骨を動かした。
The dog moved the bone.
いぬがほねをうごかした。
inu ga hone o ugokashita.
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
The kanji '動' is important to learn for the N4 JLPT level as it frequently appears in vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
Make sure to understand the different readings and nuances of '動' in different contexts.
Practice writing '動' to remember its stroke order, as it can come in handy during the JLPT exam.
Usage in Japanese Names
The kanji '動' is not commonly used in personal names, but it may be seen in compound surnames or given names related to movement, such as '動峰' (Ugamine) or '動田' (Ugata).
