A1 noun Neutral #2,729 most common

振動

shindō ɕindō

A physical back-and-forth motion or vibration, typically periodic or repetitive. It is used to describe the shaking of machines, electronic devices like phones, or scientific phenomena like sound waves.

Examples

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1

携帯電話が振動しています。

The mobile phone is vibrating.

2

工事の振動で窓がガタガタ鳴る。

The windows are rattling due to the vibration from the construction.

3

このコントローラー、振動がすごいね!

The vibration on this controller is amazing, isn't it!

Word Family

Noun
振動
Verb
振動する
Related
振動計
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Shin' in 'Shindo' as the 'Shin' (thin/needle) moving back and forth 'Do' (dynamically)!

Quick Quiz

机の上の携帯電話が( )しています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 振動

Examples

1

携帯電話が振動しています。

everyday

The mobile phone is vibrating.

2

工事の振動で窓がガタガタ鳴る。

formal

The windows are rattling due to the vibration from the construction.

3

このコントローラー、振動がすごいね!

informal

The vibration on this controller is amazing, isn't it!

4

音は空気の振動によって伝わります。

academic

Sound travels through the vibration of the air.

5

新製品は、動作時の振動を30%カットしました。

business

The new product has reduced vibration during operation by 30%.

Word Family

Noun
振動
Verb
振動する
Related
振動計

Common Collocations

振動を感じる to feel a vibration
激しい振動 violent vibration
振動を抑える to suppress vibration
微かな振動 slight vibration
振動が伝わる vibration is transmitted

Common Phrases

振動モード

vibration mode (silent mode on a phone)

振動音

vibration noise

振動数

frequency (number of vibrations)

Often Confused With

振動 vs 揺れ

Yure is a general term for shaking or swaying (like a boat or tree), while Shindo usually refers to mechanical or physical vibrations.

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Usage Notes

It can be used as a standalone noun or as a verb by adding 'suru'. It is most commonly used in technical, scientific, or electronic contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use 'shindo' to describe your body shaking from cold or fear; use 'furueru' (震える) instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Shin' in 'Shindo' as the 'Shin' (thin/needle) moving back and forth 'Do' (dynamically)!

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Word Origin

Derived from Middle Chinese: 'Shin' (振 - shake/rouse) and 'Do' (動 - move).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + が + 振動する Noun + の + 振動
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Cultural Context

In Japan, mobile phones are usually kept on 'manner mode' (vibration only) in public transport to be polite.

Quick Quiz

机の上の携帯電話が( )しています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 振動

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