揺(ゆ)さぶる

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to shake; to move emotionally

Example Sentences

  • あるまんが作品(さくひん)に、強(つよ)く心(こころ)を揺(ゆ)さぶられた。
    A certain manga moved me deeply.
  • なかなか起(お)きない弟(おとうと)を、揺(ゆ)さぶって起(お)こす。
    To wake up my little brother, who wouldn't get up, I shook him.

Tags

JLPT N1