JMdict: 1451350
動作 【どうさ】
- [n] movement (of the body); action; motion; gesture
- [n] bearing; carriage; behaviour; behavior; demeanour; demeanor
- [n,vs,vi] operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running; working; functioning
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 動 | Move, Motion, Change, Confusion, Shift, Shake | ドウ | うご.く, うご.かす |
| 作 | Make, Production, Prepare, Build | サク, サ | つく.る, つく.り, -づく.り |
Words often seen with this one: (experimental feature)