Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "動く", "動かす", "引っ越しする", "引越す"
All represent the core concept "move", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
動く
うごく (ugoku)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
動かす
うごかす (ugokasu)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
引っ越しする
ひっこしする (hikkoshi suru)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
引越す
ひっこす (hikkosu)
N3 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "move" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "動く", "動かす", "引っ越しする", "引越す" based on context.
- 動く (うごく (ugoku) - Level: N4): Maps to "to move" and is used when Refers to something or someone changing position, functioning, or operating. Can be intransitive.
- 動かす (うごかす (ugokasu) - Level: N4): Maps to "to move, to operate (transitive)" and is used when To cause something to move or to operate a machine. It requires a subject performing the action on an object..
- 引っ越しする (ひっこしする (hikkoshi suru) - Level: N4): Maps to "to move (house/residence)" and is used when Used when changing residences. Often followed by 'に' for the destination or 'から' for the origin. The 'する' makes it a verb..
- 引越す (ひっこす (hikkosu) - Level: N3): Maps to "to move (house); to change residence (verb)" and is used when The verb form of moving house. Implies the action of changing one's residence..
Context for "動く"
この機械はもう動きません。
This machine doesn't move anymore.
Context for "動かす"
この機械は指で簡単に動かせます。
You can easily operate this machine with your finger.
Context for "引っ越しする"
来月、新しいアパートに引っ越しします。
I will move to a new apartment next month.
Context for "引越す"
来週末、東京に引越す予定です。
I plan to move to Tokyo next weekend.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この機械はもう動きません。" (Meaning: "This machine doesn't move anymore.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "動く" is correct here because it represents "to move" in the context: "This machine doesn't move anymore.".