Japanese

うんどう
Meaning: exercise, movement, physical activity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

運
動

Example sentences

For the sake of health, I take a walk in the park every morning and do light exercise.
毎朝運動をしてから朝食を食べる
I eat breakfast after exercising every morning.
毎日運動を続ける
I continue exercising every day.
毎日運動をして、体を鍛える。
I exercise every day to strengthen my body.
彼は運動の後にシャワーで汗を流した。
He washed away the sweat with a shower after exercising.
激しい運動の後で、全身が筋肉痛になった。
After intense exercise, my whole body became sore.
適度な運動は身体に良い
Moderate exercise is good for the body.
健康のために毎日運動をしています。
I exercise every day for the sake of my health.
健康のために毎日運動をしている。
I exercise every day for my health.
激しい運動の後で、全身に疲労を感じた。
After intense exercise, I felt fatigue throughout my body.

Usage Notes

Refers both to physical exercise/sports and to the physical displacement of objects.

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