動く
動く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 動く | 動かない |
| Polite | 動きます | 動きません |
| Past polite | 動きました | 動きませんでした |
| Past | 動いた | 動かなかった |
| Te-form | 動いて | 動かないで |
| Desire | 動きたい | 動きたくない |
| Potential | 動ける | 動けない |
| Passive | 動かれる | 動かれない |
| Causative | 動かせる | 動かせない |
| Causative passive | 動かせられるalso 動かされる | 動かせられないalso 動かされない |
| Volitional | 動こう | |
| Polite volitional | 動きましょう | |
| Imperative | 動け | 動くな |
| Conditional | 動けば | 動かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 動いたら | 動かなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Basic physical sense: a person, object, body part, or thing changes position or moves even slightly. Intransitive; use 動かす for moving something intentionally.
The curtain moved slightly in the wind.
Even though it hurts, my finger moves a little.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used when a machine, engine, clock, program, or system functions properly. Often appears in the negative as 動かない, meaning it does not work or will not run.
This clock is still running.
My computer suddenly stopped working.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Abstract use for a person, organization, police, government, or other actor beginning to do something in response to a situation.
The police took action immediately after receiving the report.
We should act before the problem gets bigger.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be moved; be influenced; be swayed
Used especially with 心 or 気持ち when feelings, judgment, or willingness are affected by words, a proposal, or an event.
I was moved by her words.
Those conditions swayed me a little.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
change; vary; fluctuate; waver
Used for prices, figures, opinions, plans, decisions, or facts changing or being unstable. In negative prenominal forms such as 動かぬ証拠 or 動かない事実, it can mean firm, undeniable, or certain.
Stock prices can fluctuate greatly because of a single news item.
This is undeniable evidence.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be transferred; change hands
Used for money, goods, rights, or similar things passing from one side to another; often has a business, transaction, or behind-the-scenes nuance.
One hundred million yen changed hands in this deal.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が動かないa machine or device won't work/run
The air conditioner is broken and won't work.
- 〈人〉が動くa person or organization takes action
The police finally took action.
- 気持ちが動くone's feelings are swayed or moved
His words moved my feelings.
- 〈数〉が動くa price, rate, or figure fluctuates
The stock price moved sharply.
- 〈物〉が動くmoney or goods change hands
It seems a large sum of money changed hands behind the scenes.