Word Meaning 揺れ

ゆれ yure

揺れ is read as ゆれ (yure) and means existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word.

Meaning

English

  1. existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
  2. unsettledness
  3. instability
  4. vacillating
  5. wavering
  6. shaking
  7. shake
  8. jolt

Reading

Kana

ゆれ

Romaji

yure

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 128570 Priority U

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

揺る

ゆる

to shake

揺らぐ

ゆらぐ

to waver

揺るぐ

ゆるぐ

to shake

揺れる

ゆれる

to shake

揺さぶる

ゆさぶる

to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

ゆり

vibration

揺らす

ゆらす

to rock

揺らぎ

ゆらぎ

tremor

Example Sentences

6

じしんでいえがおおきくゆれた。

The house shook violently in the earthquake.

かぜできのえだがゆれている。

The tree branches are swaying in the wind.

つりばしがすこしゆれてこわかった。

The suspension bridge swayed a little, and it was scary.

かれのこえはいかりでゆれていた。

His voice trembled with anger.

ろうそくのほのおがしずかにゆれた。

The candle flame flickered gently.

でんしゃがきゅうにゆれてたっていられなかった。

The train suddenly shook, and I couldn't stay standing.