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[どう()·()]
dousa
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 動作

noun, suru verb
  1. action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior; execution; actuation; operation; manners

Definition and Synonyms for 動作

Go perform as expected when applied
Synonyms: 作動, 働く, 動く, 動作, 機能, 稼働
Motion a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
Synonyms: 動き, 動く, 動作, 運動
Functioning process or manner of functioning or operating
Synonyms: パフォーマンス, 動作, 性能

Meanings for each kanji in 動作

» move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake
» make; production; prepare; build

Categories 動作 is a member of

Process a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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Occurrence an event that happens
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Sample Sentences for 動作

He is awkward in his movements.
He is slow in action.
All her motions were graceful.
The artificial satellite launched at the cost of the welfare budget did not work properly.
It only works on Windows.

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