Explore 移 in words for moving, relocating and shifting attention. Learn each reading with a complete word.
The idea
移 has 11 strokes. 移る（うつる） describes something moving; 移す（うつす） describes moving something. In compounds such as 移動（いどう） and 移住（いじゅう）, 移 is read い.
Examples
- 隣の部屋に移ります。We move to the next room.
- いすを窓のそばに移します。I move the chair to the window.
- 電車で移動します。We travel by train.
- 友人は島に移住しました。My friend moved to the island to live.
- 話が次の話題に移ります。The conversation turns to the next topic.
- 画面に注意を移します。I turn my attention to the screen.
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Watch out
Do not confuse 移る with 移す: the former describes a change of place or state, while the latter takes an object marked by を. 移住 usually means settling in a new place, not a short trip.
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Write the reading of 移る in hiragana.
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うつる
移る is うつる; it describes moving from one place or state to another.
Write the reading of 移動 in hiragana.
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いどう
移動 is いどう; 移 is read い in this compound.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿住（いじゅう）［移／動］.
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移
移 completes 移住（いじゅう）, meaning relocation to live somewhere.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 移る in hiragana.
Write the reading of 移動 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿住（いじゅう）［移／動］.
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Write 移 using the linked stroke-order diagram. Cover the readings, then read 移る and 移動 and make a sentence with one of them.