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motion in Japanese

motion in Japanese is 動き, 運動, 動議 — motion means movement from one place or position to another.

motion in Japanese

動き
noun
Pronounced: ugoki
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
運動
noun
Pronounced: undō
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
動議
noun
Pronounced: dōgi
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
提案
noun
Pronounced: teian
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

What does "motion" mean?

  1. noun Movement from one place or position to another.
    "The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves."
  2. noun A formal proposal put forward for discussion or a vote, especially in a meeting or a court of law.
    "The senator introduced a motion to delay the vote."
  3. verb To signal with a gesture what someone should do.
    "She motioned for him to sit down."

motion in a sentence

  • The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves.
  • She felt the gentle motion of the boat rocking on the waves.
  • The senator introduced a motion to delay the vote.
  • Her lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "motion" in Japanese?

"motion" in Japanese is 動き, 運動, 動議. motion means: Movement from one place or position to another.

How do you pronounce 動き?

"motion" in Japanese is 動き, pronounced "ugoki".

How do you use "motion" in a sentence?

Example: "The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves." In Japanese, "motion" is 動き, 運動, 動議.

Are there other ways to say "motion" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "motion": 動き, 運動, 動議, 提案.

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