English–Japanese

“get going” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiugokidasu

Example

そろそろ動き出します。so ro so ro ugo ki da shi ma su

We will get going soon.

Illustration for 動き出す (get going)

How to say “get going” in Japanese

“Get going” in Japanese is 動き出す (ugokidasu).

Describes a person, object, or process beginning to move or become active after being still.

Full entry for 動き出す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 動き出す

止まっていた時計が動き出しました。to ma tte i ta tokei ga ugo ki da shi ma shi ta

The clock that had stopped started moving again.

Tips for using 動き出す

  • In conversation, 動き出す (ugokidasu) can describe a plan or situation that begins to develop, not only a person or vehicle that starts moving.

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