可動(かどう)

かどう
noun, no-adjective
movable; mobile; operable
descriptive
1. movable; mobile; operable
Describes something that is capable of being moved or set into motion, as opposed to being fixed in place. Often used in technical, medical, and engineering contexts.
可動(かどう)式(しき)の棚(たな)は便利(べんり)だ。
Movable shelves are convenient.
この橋(はし)は可動橋(かどうきょう)で、船(ふね)が通(とお)るときに開(ひら)く。
This bridge is a movable bridge that opens when ships pass through.
この関節(かんせつ)の可動(かどう)範囲(はんい)が狭(せま)くなっている。
The range of motion of this joint has narrowed.

Describes something that can be moved or set into motion. Composed of 可(か) (able/possible) + 動(どう) (move). Used as a modifier before nouns with の or in compound words.

Common collocations

  • 可動(かどう)範囲(はんい): range of motion
  • 可動(かどう)式(しき): movable type/style
  • 可動橋(かどうきょう): movable bridge, drawbridge
  • 可動(かどう)部分(ぶぶん): moving parts
  • 可動(かどう)棚(たな): adjustable/movable shelves

Similar words

  • 稼働(かどう): operation/running — a homophone but means being in active operation (machines, factories)
  • 移動(いどう): movement/transfer — the act of moving from one place to another
  • 固定(こてい): fixed/stationary — the opposite of 可動(かどう)

Related Words

Homophone: 稼働(かどう) (operation, running)
Compare: 移動(いどう) (movement/transfer)
Antonym: 固定(こてい) (fixed/stationary)
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Added 2026.3.28 15:14 · Revised 2026.9.8 21:42
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