► 動詞
動作 [(1)どうさ] [動作する] meaning: work rank: 4
☆ この装置はマイナス30度では動作しなかった ⇨ This device didn’t function at minus 30C (☛ Mechanical things to work)
► 名詞
動作 [(1)どうさ] meaning: move rank: 2
☆ ナマケモノは動作が非常に遅い ⇨ Sloths have very slow movements, are very slow to move (☛ Body or mechanical movements)
☆ 彼は動作がぎこちない ⇨ His movement is awkward, he has poor motor skills (☛ Body or mechanical movements)
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