Translation guide
Expresses being emotionally touched, physically relocated, or prompted to action. The most common meaning for learners is emotional movement (being deeply touched or impressed).
I was moved by the movie.
To feel strong emotion, especially being deeply touched, impressed, or inspired by something.
The most common and versatile way to say 'be moved' in the emotional sense. Used for being deeply impressed by art, stories, kindness, etc.
I was moved by that movie.
His speech moved the audience.
Literally 'one's heart is struck'. Emphasizes a sudden, powerful emotional impact. Slightly more literary or heartfelt.
I was moved by her kindness.
Literally 'one's chest becomes warm'. Describes a swelling of emotion, often from touching or heartwarming situations.
I was moved at the graduation ceremony.
Formal/literary. To be deeply impressed and have a lasting impression. Often used in speeches or writing.
I was deeply moved by his words.
To change position or location, either by oneself or by an external force.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to move' (oneself or something). For 'be moved' in passive sense, use the passive form 動かされる.
The box moved easily.
The desk was moved.
More formal or technical. Used for relocation, transfer, or migration of people, objects, or data.
Please move to the conference room.
Intransitive, often for moving house, changing location, or transferring (e.g., fire, interest).
To be compelled or motivated to take action, often by emotion or external influence.
Passive of 動かす (to move something). Means 'to be moved by (emotion, desire, etc.) to do something'. Often used with abstract forces.
Moved by curiosity, he opened the box.
She acted, moved by a sense of justice.
To be driven or spurred on by a strong internal force. Often used in the passive form 駆り立てられる.
The verb 動く (ugoku) means physical movement. Using it for emotional 'being moved' will sound unnatural. Use 感動する or similar expressions instead.
データが新しいサーバーに移動された。
The data was moved to a new server.
I will move to Osaka next month.
He was moved by ambition.