みうごき

身 動 き

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    movement (of one's body), moving about, stirring
    usu. with neg. verb

    • その子供は恐怖で身動きができなかった。
      The child was paralyzed with fear.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, intransitive verb

    acting freely, doing as one pleases
    usu. with neg. verb

    • 君はこのまま収入不相応な暮らしを続ければ金に困って身動きがとれなくなるだろう。
      You'll find yourself in deep water if you continue to live beyond your means.