What does 動かす mean?
動かす is a Japanese verb meaning “to move, to shift” in English. It can also be translated as “to inspire, to operate, to mobilize (e.g. troops)” depending on context. It is written as 動かす in kanji, うごかす in hiragana, and ugokasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ここからあそこへこの石を動かして下さい。
Please move this stone from here to there.
音楽は気持ちを動かします。
Music moves the feelings.
私たちがエンジンを動かせるかどうかは疑わしい。
It is doubtful if we can get the engine working.