Translation and Meaning of: 揺れる - yureru

The Japanese word 「揺れる」 (yureru) is a verb that means "to sway" or "to oscillate." This word is often used in contexts where something or someone is moving gently or rhythmically from side to side, like a tree in the wind or a person rocking in a hammock. It is a term that evokes a sense of continuous and repeated movement and is quite common in everyday use of the Japanese language.

Etymologically, 「揺れる」 is composed of the kanji 「揺」 which, by itself, also evokes concepts of movement, such as "to shake" or "to sway." The radical on the left represents the hand 「扌」 and may suggest the idea of something being manually shaken or swayed. On the right, we have the component 「ヨ」, which is used in several other kanjis associated with movement and vibration. In the Japanese language, it is common for words to have contextual depth through the kanjis that make them up, providing hints about their origin and usage.

Historically, the concept of oscillation and balance was present in various Japanese arts, such as in haiku poetry, where nature and its subtle movements are recurring themes. These natural movements, like the swaying of leaves, are often used to evoke feelings of calm and peace, which are intrinsically linked to the cultural conception of the expression 「揺れる」. The word can also be found in various idiomatic expressions, further enriching the Japanese language.

In the modern context, 「揺れる」 is used in a wide range of situations, from the description of natural phenomena to human emotions, such as hesitation. For instance, this word can be used to describe the emotional state of a person who is uncertain or indecisive, reflecting the oscillation of their feelings. Thus, the word not only represents physical movement but also encompasses emotional and psychological aspects, showcasing the versatility and depth of the Japanese vocabulary.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 揺動する (youdou suru) - Swing, sway (more intentional movement)
• 揺らぐ (yuragu) - Oscillate, tremble (more passive movement)
• 揺れ動く (yure ugoku) - Move to sway, move in an unstable way
• 揺らめく (yurameku) - Shine or dance gently (like a flame)
• 揺れる (yureru) - Sway, tremble (generic, can include various forms of movement)
• 揺すぶる (yusuburu) - Shake, swing (stronger or more violent movement)
• 揺り動かす (yuri ugokasu) - Move by shaking, shaking something

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揺れる

Romaji: yureru
Kana: ゆれる
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: shake; sway

Meaning in English: to shake;to sway

Definition: An object that sways from side to side or back and forth.

Example Sentences - (揺れる) yureru

See below some example sentences:

緑の葉は風に揺れる。

Midori no ha wa kaze ni yureru

The green leaves shake in the wind.

The green leaves tremble in the wind.

• 緑の葉 - "green leaves" Green leaves
• は - Topic particle
• 風 - "kaze" - wind
• に - target particle
• 揺れる - "yureru" - swing, oscillate

穂が風に揺れる。

Ho ga kaze ni yureru

The ears swing in the wind.

The ears shake in the wind.

• 穂 (ho) - means "ear" or "bunch" and refers to the ears of rice or other grains.
• が (ga) - Grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 風 (kaze) - It means "wind".
• に (ni) - grammatical particle that indicates the direction or the target of the action.
• 揺れる (yureru) - verb that means "to sway" or "to move," in this case, the rice ears swaying in the wind.

木々が揺れる音が聞こえる。

Mokumoku ga yureru oto ga kikoeru

You can hear the sound of the trees trembling.

You can hear the sound of the trees trembling.

• 木々 - trees
• が - subject particle
• 揺れる - sway, tremble
• 音 - sound
• が - subject particle
• 聞こえる - to be heard, to be audible

嫋かな花が風に揺れる。

Noboroka na hana ga kaze ni yureru

The delicate flowers shake in the wind.

。 The flower shakes in the wind.

• 嫋かな - Delicate, graceful
• 花 - flower
• が - subject particle
• 風 - wind
• に - target particle
• 揺れる - swing, oscillate

葉っぱが風に揺れている。

Happa ga kaze ni yurete iru

The leaves are fluttering to the wind.

The leaves are shaking in the wind.

• 葉っぱ (はっぱ) - leaf
• が - subject particle
• 風 (かぜ) - wind
• に - Location particle
• 揺れている (ゆれている) - it's tremendous