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JLPT N4 · More verbs

動かす

うごかす

to move (something)

Stroke order of 動かす

3 characters, 16 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

動 · 11 strokesか · 3 strokesす · 2 strokes

Memory trick

Heavy (重) things need strength (力) to make them move.

Parts: 動 move (重 heavy + 力 power) + かす kana

The characters in 動かす

  • か か — ka (3 strokes)
  • す す — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

机を右へ動かします。

つくえをみぎへうごかします。

I move the desk to the right.

Words with 動

More words: More verbs

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