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動
動 (readings: どう, うご; Japanese kanji) means “to move / motion”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 運動 (exercise).
What does 動 mean?
| Kanji | 動 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to move / motion |
| Readings | どう, うご |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 動
動 is read どう or うご depending on the word.
Example words with 動
| Example | 運動 (exercise) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14