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
Pronounced: ugoki
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
運動
Pronounced: undō
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
動議
Pronounced: dōgi
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
提案
Pronounced: teian
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
What does "motion" mean?
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noun Movement from one place or position to another.
"The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves."
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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."
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verb To signal with a gesture what someone should do.
"She motioned for him to sit down."
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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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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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