JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
動揺
Shaking, swaying, or emotional agitation
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動揺する verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
Being Shaken / Upset
Describes a state of mental instability or loss of composure caused by shock, anxiety, or unexpected events.
Example
突然 の 知らせ に 、 彼 は ひどく 動揺した 。
He was deeply shaken by the sudden news.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Shaking / Swaying
Refers to the literal physical phenomenon of an object swinging, oscillating, or trembling back and forth.
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