Japanese Word · Intermediate
揺さぶる
to cause a stir, to cause an upset
Pronunciation: [jɯ̟sa̠bɯ̟ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to cause a stir, to cause an upset
Example
頭の中で聞こえる君の声が 今も私の心を揺さ振る
I can hear your voice in my head and it makes my heart stir even now
Practice tips
- Practice 揺さぶる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.