動かす
動かす · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 動かす | 動かさない |
| Polite | 動かします | 動かしません |
| Past polite | 動かしました | 動かしませんでした |
| Past | 動かした | 動かさなかった |
| Te-form | 動かして | 動かさないで |
| Desire | 動かしたい | 動かしたくない |
| Potential | 動かせる | 動かせない |
| Passive | 動かされる | 動かされない |
| Causative | 動かさせる | 動かさせない |
| Causative passive | 動かさせられる | 動かさせられない |
| Volitional | 動かそう | |
| Polite volitional | 動かしましょう | |
| Imperative | 動かせ | 動かすな |
| Conditional | 動かせば | 動かさなければ |
| Tara conditional | 動かしたら | 動かさなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physical movement of objects or body parts; transitive counterpart of 動く.
Moving a heavy box is tough.
He moved his finger a little.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
move emotionally; inspire; influence
To stir emotions, motivate, or affect someone's feelings or decisions.
His words moved my heart.
That movie inspired many people.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
To change a state, plan, or opinion; often used in negative constructions like 動かせない事実 (undeniable fact).
Once a policy is decided, it cannot be easily changed.
This evidence makes the fact undeniable.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
operate; set in motion; get going
To start or run a machine, system, or organization.
Please check before starting the engine.
He is the key person who runs the company.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
mobilize; deploy
To move troops or large groups for a purpose; often used in military or organizational contexts.
The government decided to mobilize the troops.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
To handle or manipulate money or resources; often used in financial contexts.
He manages a huge amount of funds.
Usage patterns
- 機械を動かすto operate/run a machine
You can operate the machine just by pressing this button.
- 世論を動かすto sway/move public opinion
His speech greatly swayed public opinion.
- 資金を動かすto move/manage funds
That company handles a large amount of funds.
- 軍を動かすto mobilize/deploy troops
The government mobilized the army to defend the border.
- 動かせない〈事〉an undeniable (fact/decision)
This is an undeniable fact.
Expressions
- 体を動かすdo physical exercise; be physically active; move one's body
- 心を動かすto move someone emotionally; to touch someone's heart; to impress
- 駒を動かすmake a move; move a piece
- 干戈を動かすopen hostilities; take up arms; start a war
- 口を動かす前に手を動かせless talk, more action