English–Japanese
“transfer” in Japanese
How to say “transfer” in Japanese
“Transfer” in Japanese is 異動 (idō).
Describes a change in where a person belongs or works within an organization, without necessarily meaning a change of residence.
Example sentences with 異動
異動の理由を上司に説明しました。i dō no ri yū o jō shi ni setsu mei shi ma shi ta
I explained the reason for my transfer to my supervisor.
Tips for using 異動
- English speakers may read transfer as a physical move, but Japanese 異動 (idō) commonly names a work-related change of department or posting, even when the person stays in the same area.
Other Japanese words for “transfer”
東京での乗り換えは簡単です。tō kyō de no no ri ka e wa kan tan de su
The transfer in Tokyo is easy.
彼は来月、別のチームへ移籍します。kare wa rai getsu betsu no chī mu e i seki shi ma su
He will transfer to another team next month.
弟は大学に編入しました。otōto wa dai gaku ni hen nyū shi ma shi ta
My younger brother transferred to a university.
契約上の権利を譲渡します。kei yaku jō no ken ri o jō to shi ma su
I will transfer the contractual rights.
来月、先生が大阪へ転任します。rai getsu sen sei ga ō saka e ten nin shi ma su
The teacher will be transferred to Osaka next month.
今日、家賃を振り込みます。kyō ya chin o fu ri ko mi ma su
I will transfer the rent today.