How to Say ‘Move!’ in Japanese
うごいて
ugoi te
[oo-goh-ee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [うごいて] is the te-form used as a friendly command: “Move!” Softer than a harsh order; good with kids. Voice tip: say it bright and short: “(oo-go-i-te)”.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Kids’ coaching language in Japan often uses te-form commands ([〜して], [〜いて]) because it sounds encouraging and less strict.
Phrase Breakdown
うごい
ugoi
[oo-goh-ee]
move (and…); moving (te-form stem)
The て-form of うごく used for connecting actions or making requests: 'move and then…', 'move (please)'.
パスしたら前にうごいて、またもらおう。
After you pass, move forward and try to receive it again.
て
te
[teh]
te (te-form ending)
This て attaches to a verb stem to make the て-form. It links actions or makes gentle instructions.
空いているところへうごいて、パスをもらって。
Move to an open spot and receive a pass.
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