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移
“move / shift” in Japanese is 移, read i, utsu (い, うつ). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 移動 (movement).
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What does 移 mean?
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席を前に移る。
せきをまえにうつる。I move to a seat in front.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 移 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | move / shift |
| Readings | い, うつ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 移動 (movement) |
How to read 移
移 is read i (い) or utsu (うつ) depending on the word.
Words with 移
- 移動いどう
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Updated: 2026-08-28