移す (Utsusu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.), to change, to move (something), to swap”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something); to swap; to substitute; to relocate
- godan verb, transitive verbto move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.)
- godan verb, transitive verbto divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different)
- godan verb, transitive verbto spend (time); to let (time) pass
- godan verb, transitive verbto infect (someone); to spread (an infection); to pass (a disease)occ. written 感染す or 伝染す
- godan verb, transitive verbto permeate (something; with a color or smell); to infuse; to let soak (into)
Examples
信念を行動に移した。
I acted out my belief.
彼は大阪に事務所を移した。
He transferred his office to Osaka.
風邪を人に移すと治るって本当？
Is it true that you recover from colds when you give them to someone else?
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).