動く
うごく
ugoku
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 24 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

動く (うごく (ugoku)) means "to move". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to move

Also : to stir · to shift · to operate

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Example Sentences

この時計はまだ動いています。

このとけいはまだうごいています。

This clock is still working.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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