JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
移 — shift
- Reading
- イ・うつ.る・うつ.す
- Meaning
- shift; move; change; drift; catch (cold
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
移 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is イ・うつ.る・うつ.す and it means shift; move; change; drift; catch (cold. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
移 appears in everyday japanese words such as 移住 (migration), 移民 (emigration) and 移行 (switching over to).
Japanese words containing 移
Frequently asked questions
What does 移 mean in Japanese?
移 means shift; move; change; drift; catch (cold in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 移 read?
移 is read イ・うつ.る・うつ.す. Reading it inside real words — 移住 and 移民 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 移 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 移 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 移 in a word?
A common word containing 移 is 移住 (いじゅう) — "migration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 移 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 移 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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