Utsuru

JLPT N4

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移る (Utsuru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to move (to another place or state), to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.), to be transferred, to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.)”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verbto move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferredocc. used transitively
  2. godan verb, intransitive verbto spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to be infected; to be contagiousocc. written 伝染る or 感染る in ref. to infection
  3. godan verb, intransitive verbto move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
  4. godan verb, intransitive verbto be permeated (by a color or scent); to seep into
  5. godan verb, intransitive verbto pass (of time); to elapse

Examples

  • The office has been transferred up to the sixth floor.

  • But now to our next topic.

  • When dinner was over, we adjourned to the sitting room.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 移る

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