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 130016 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

揺する

ゆする

to blackmail

Example Sentences

10

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.

Was that just an earthquake?

The earthquake shook the house.

The ground started shaking.

The car gave a jolt.