動く
うごく
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to move (intrans.)
Examples
機械が動いていません。
The machine isn't working.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「動く」is a verb meaning "to move (intrans.)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「動く」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「動く」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「動く」mean in Japanese?+
「動く」means "to move (intrans.)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「動く」?+
「動く」is read as「うごく」.
Is 「動く」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「動く」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「動く」?+
機械が動いていません。 — The machine isn't working.
Practice 「動く」 with spaced repetition