Utsusu

JLPT N3

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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

  1. godan verb, transitive verbto transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something); to swap; to substitute; to relocate
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.)
  3. godan verb, transitive verbto divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different)
  4. godan verb, transitive verbto spend (time); to let (time) pass
  5. godan verb, transitive verbto infect (someone); to spread (an infection); to pass (a disease)occ. written 感染す or 伝染す
  6. godan verb, transitive verbto permeate (something; with a color or smell); to infuse; to let soak (into)

Examples

  • I acted out my belief.

  • He transferred his office to Osaka.

  • Is it true that you recover from colds when you give them to someone else?

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 移す

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