不動(ふどう)

ふどう
noun, no-adjective
immovable; steadfast; unshakeable
1. immovable; steadfast; unshakeable
Something that does not move or cannot be moved. Used both literally (not moving physically) and figuratively (firm, unwavering, established beyond doubt).
彼(かれ)は不動(ふどう)のエースだ。
He is the undisputed ace.
不動(ふどう)の姿勢(しせい)で立(た)ち続(つづ)けた。
He continued standing in an unmoving posture.
長年(ながねん)にわたり不動(ふどう)の人気(にんき)を誇(ほこ)るブランドだ。
It's a brand that has boasted unwavering popularity for many years.

Frequently used as a modifier with の: 不動(ふどう)の地位(ちい) (unshakeable position), 不動(ふどう)の人気(にんき) (unwavering popularity). In sports, 不動(ふどう)のレギュラー means an undisputed regular player.

Also appears in the Buddhist term 不動明王(ふどうみょうおう) (Acala), one of the Wisdom Kings who is depicted with an immovable, fierce expression.

The compound 不動産(ふどうさん) (real estate, lit. "immovable property") is derived from this word.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不動(ふどう)の地位(ちい) — an unshakeable position
  • 不動(ふどう)の人気(にんき) — unwavering popularity
  • 不動(ふどう)のレギュラー — an undisputed regular (sports)
  • 不動明王(ふどうみょうおう) — Acala (Buddhist deity)
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Added 2026.2.17 23:45 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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