During the earthquake, the building's movement was violent.
将棋で次の動きを考える。
I think about the next move in shogi.
trend; development; change; fluctuation
Abstract movement: trends, changes over time, or fluctuations in data, markets, or situations.
株価の動きを毎日チェックしている。
I check stock price movements every day.
最近の政治の動きには驚かされる。
I am surprised by recent political developments.
I was watching the bird's movements intently.
I'm closely watching the movements of the market.
The player moves so fast I can't follow with my eyes.
There are signs of an economic recovery.
There's a new development happening in the political world.
動き refers broadly to a movement or action, while 出方 specifically means the way someone chooses to act in a particular situation.
動き is the plain, everyday word for movement or developments, while 胎動 specifically points to early, significant stirrings of something not yet fully formed.
price movement; price fluctuation
minor fluctuations; small movements