移る

• Reading: うつる
• Romaji: utsuru
• Kanji breakdown: 移 (i/utsu) — move, transfer, shift
• Pronunciation: /ɯ.tsɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To move; to transfer; to shift. Describes changing location, position, or state.

A Group 1 (godan) intransitive verb. The transitive pair is 移す (utsusu, to move/transfer something). Used for moving to a new house, transferring departments, shifting attention, and spreading (of fire, illness, smell). Takes に for the destination.

Examples

1. 来月新しいアパートに移る予定です。 I'm planning to move to a new apartment next month.
2. 話題が別のことに移りました。 The topic shifted to something else.
3. 風邪が家族に移らないように気をつけています。 I'm being careful so my cold doesn't spread to my family.

Usage Guide

Context: moving, work, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

The kanji 移 combines 禾 (grain) with 多 (many). Originally described the movement of grain from field to field, evolving to mean any type of relocation or transfer.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal