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揺れ

yure

Description

「揺れ」は、物が右や左、上や下に動くことです。

"揺れ" means the movement of an object to the right, left, up, or down.

地震のとき、大きな揺れを感じることがあります。

During an earthquake, you may feel a strong "揺れ".

Meanings

揺れyure

shaking, swaying, tremor

地震の揺れで、コップが落ちた。

The cup fell due to the earthquake's shaking.

揺れyure

wavering; instability of feelings or opinions

彼の心に揺れがあった。

There was a turmoil in his heart.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    noun form of the verb 揺れる (to shake, sway), made by dropping the -ru ending.

  • Nuance

    often used for physical shaking (earthquakes, trains) but also emotional wavering.

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