動作

movement, motion, action

d o̞ː s a̠
動 move; motion + 作 work (by someone), creation
noun Rare #29,238
movement, motion, action Often refers to a person's physical movements or gestures; it can also mean the operation of a machine.
JA: 彼の動作はとても速い。
EN: His movements are very quick.

先生今の動作の意味は?

What does the action just now mean, teacher?

— Tampopo (1985)

彼は動作がはやい。

He moves quickly.

ウェイター動作!

Waiter, move!

— ライフ・イズ・ビューティフル (1997)

彼は動作がぎこちない。

His movements are awkward.

私はあなたの動作からヒントを得ることにします。

I’ll take inspiration from the way you do things.

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