移住する

• Reading: いじゅうする
• Romaji: ijuu suru
• Kanji breakdown: 移 (i/utsu) — move, transfer, shift; 住 (juu/su) — dwell, reside, live
• Pronunciation: /i.dʑɯː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To migrate; to relocate; to emigrate. To move one's residence to a different place, especially a different region or country.

A suru-verb meaning to permanently move to a new location, whether domestically or internationally. Broader than 引っ越す (hikkosu, to move house) — 移住 implies a significant life change, often involving a different region, country, or lifestyle. In recent Japanese discourse, 地方移住 (chihou ijuu, rural migration) has become a popular topic as city dwellers seek a slower pace of life.

Examples

1. 退職後にオーストラリアに移住する予定です。 I'm planning to move to Australia after I retire.
2. 都会の生活に疲れて田舎に移住した。 Worn out by city life, I relocated to the countryside.
3. 海外に移住するには多くの準備が必要だ。 Moving abroad requires a lot of preparation.

Usage Guide

Context: lifestyle, international, rural migration

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 移 (i, move/transfer) + 住 (juu, dwell/live) + する (suru, to do). Literally 'to move one's dwelling' — transferring one's place of residence.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal