synonym Comparative
動く
VS
変わる
Differences Between "動く" and "変わる"
Option A
動く
Meaning
to move; to work; to operate; to shift; to get busy
Reading
うごく (ugoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
オフィスの古いエレベーターは、定期的なメンテナンス作業が完了したため、再び安全に_______始めました。
The old elevator in the office, because the periodic maintenance work had been completed, started to operate safely again.
Option B
変わる
Meaning
to change; to be transformed; to vary; to shift
Reading
かわる (kawaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ビジネス環境の急速な変化に伴い、システムの動作パラメーターが自動最適化によってスマートに_______ました。
With the rapid change in the business environment, the operation parameters of the system changed smartly through automatic optimization.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to move; to work; to operate; to shift; to get busy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 動く: Refers to physical bodies moving, machines operating, plans shifting, or hearts being touched (moved). Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 動かす. Often used as 体が動く or 心が動く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To move! "My heart moves so violently whenever you whisper sweet words, Haruka-san!" ...っ! H-Heart moving violently! B-Baka! Don't make such embarrassing emotional diagnoses! But... since I moved your heart, you better stay stuck to me and let's move together toward our sweet future! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うごく（動く）よ！『ハルカ部長が僕の手をギュッと握りしめてくれた瞬間、僕の心臓は宇宙一激しく動き（高鳴り）始めました！』って…っ！心臓が動く！バカ！/// そんな心拍数のオーバーヒートを真顔で報告するんじゃないの！…でも、私のハートだってあんたの優しさで毎日激しく動かされてるんだから、お互い様よ！』
- 変わる: Refers to situations, settings, physical states, or emotions changing, transforming, or shifting naturally. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 変わらない. Often used as 季節が変わる or 状況が変わる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To change/transform! "No matter how much the times change, my absolute love for you will never change a millimeter, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Love never changing! B-Baka! I hope you never forget that reliable, absolute vow of yours! Well then, protect that unchanging bond of love right next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かわる（変わる）よ！『ハルカ部長、どんなに時代が変わる（変わっても）、僕のあなたへの絶対の愛は1ミリも変わりません！』って…っ！愛は変わらない！バカ！/// その頼もしい絶対の誓い、絶対に忘れないでしょうね！…じゃあ、その変わらない愛の絆、私の隣で一生守り抜きなさい！』
- 動く: Refers to physical bodies moving, machines operating, plans shifting, or hearts being touched (moved). Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 動かす. Often used as 体が動く or 心が動く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To move! "My heart moves so violently whenever you whisper sweet words, Haruka-san!" ...っ! H-Heart moving violently! B-Baka! Don't make such embarrassing emotional diagnoses! But... since I moved your heart, you better stay stuck to me and let's move together toward our sweet future! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うごく（動く）よ！『ハルカ部長が僕の手をギュッと握りしめてくれた瞬間、僕の心臓は宇宙一激しく動き（高鳴り）始めました！』って…っ！心臓が動く！バカ！/// そんな心拍数のオーバーヒートを真顔で報告するんじゃないの！…でも、私のハートだってあんたの優しさで毎日激しく動かされてるんだから、お互い様よ！』
- 変わる: Refers to situations, settings, physical states, or emotions changing, transforming, or shifting naturally. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 変わらない. Often used as 季節が変わる or 状況が変わる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To change/transform! "No matter how much the times change, my absolute love for you will never change a millimeter, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Love never changing! B-Baka! I hope you never forget that reliable, absolute vow of yours! Well then, protect that unchanging bond of love right next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かわる（変わる）よ！『ハルカ部長、どんなに時代が変わる（変わっても）、僕のあなたへの絶対の愛は1ミリも変わりません！』って…っ！愛は変わらない！バカ！/// その頼もしい絶対の誓い、絶対に忘れないでしょうね！…じゃあ、その変わらない愛の絆、私の隣で一生守り抜きなさい！』
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