synonym Comparative
引っ越しする
VS
移す
Differences Between "引っ越しする" and "移す"
Option A
引っ越しする
Meaning
to move (house/residence)
Reading
ひっこしする (hikkoshi suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
来月、新しいアパートに引っ越しします。
I will move to a new apartment next month.
Option B
移す
Meaning
to move (something); to transfer; to infect
Reading
うつす (utsusu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
机を窓の近くに移しました。
I moved the desk near the window.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to move (house/residence))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 引っ越しする: Used when changing residences. Often followed by 'に' for the destination or 'から' for the origin. The 'する' makes it a verb.
- 移す: This is a transitive verb. It means to physically move an object, to transfer something (e.g., an office, a date), or to transmit a disease.
- 引っ越しする: Used when changing residences. Often followed by 'に' for the destination or 'から' for the origin. The 'する' makes it a verb.
- 移す: This is a transitive verb. It means to physically move an object, to transfer something (e.g., an office, a date), or to transmit a disease.
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