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JLPT N1suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

身み動うごき

miugoki

bodily movement

Usually appears with a negative verb. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

ネコは身動みうごきひとつしなかった。
The cat didn’t move a muscle.
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その子供こどもは恐怖きょうふで身動みうごきができなかった。
The child was paralyzed with fear.
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メアリーは、満員電車まんいんでんしゃの中なかで身動みうごきが取とれなくなった。
Mary was stuck in the middle of a crowded train, unable to move.
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Kanji in 身動

身somebody; personOnシンKunみ
動move; motionOnドウKunうごく・うごかす

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