揺れる

To sway, shake, or waver physically or emotionally.

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Other forms

揺れます polite form

揺れた plain past

揺れて te-form

揺れない plain negative

1 Verb (Ichidan, Intransitive)

To Shake / Sway

Describes an object moving unsteadily back and forth, vibrating, or dangling without changing its overall location.

Example

風でカーテンが揺れている。

The curtains are swaying in the wind.

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2 Verb (Ichidan, Intransitive)

To Waver / Be Unsettled

Represents the fluctuation of abstract concepts such as confidence, emotions, political stability, or market prices.

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揺れる

ゆれる

To sway, shake, or waver physically or emotionally.

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