Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Moving" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "moving", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
引っ越し
ひっこし (hikkoshi)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
引越し
ひっこし (hikkoshi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "moving" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 引っ越し and 引越し.
In Japanese, 引っ越し (ひっこし (hikkoshi)) is typically associated with "moving (house), relocation" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents The act of changing residences. Can be used as a noun or with する..
On the other hand, 引越し (ひっこし (hikkoshi)) maps to "moving (house); relocation" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents The act of moving residences, or the move itself. Often implies a change of address.. A literal translation of "moving" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "引っ越し"
来月、東京に引っ越しします。
I will move to Tokyo next month.
Bilingual Context for "引越し"
来月、新しいアパートに引越しします。
I'm moving to a new apartment next month.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "来月、東京に ＿＿＿ します。" (Meaning: "I will move to Tokyo next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "引っ越し" fits here because it means "moving (house), relocation" in the context of: "I will move to Tokyo next month.". "引越し" represents "moving (house); relocation".