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movement (A2)

カタカナ: ムーブメント

IPA: /ˈmuːv.mənt/

The act of changing position or place. This can refer to physical objects, bodies, or even abstract concepts like social change.

意味: ある場所から別の場所へ位置を変えること。物理的な物体や体だけでなく、社会の変化といった抽象的な概念にも使われます。

The slow movement of the tectonic plates causes earthquakes. — The slow movement of the tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
Her arm movement was stiff after the injury. — Her arm movement was stiff after the injury.

Japanese translations of Movement:

movement of (prepositional phrase): Indicating what is changing position or place. — "We studied the movement of the tides."
movement towards (prepositional phrase): Indicating the direction or goal of the change in position. — "The team made a movement towards the opponent's goal."