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移
移 (readings: い, うつ; Japanese kanji) means “move / shift”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 移動 (movement).
What does 移 mean?
| Kanji | 移 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | move / shift |
| Readings | い, うつ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 移
移 is read い or うつ depending on the word.
Example words with 移
| Example | 移動 (movement) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14