Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
ずらす
Pronunciation
Romajizurasu
Meaning
- verbmove
Example
机を少しずらします。tsukue o suko shi zu ra shi ma su
I move the desk a little.
More examples
話し合いの時間が重ならないように、予定をずらします。hana shi a i no ji kan ga kasa na ra na i yō ni yo tei o zu ra shi ma su
I will adjust the schedule so that the meeting times do not overlap.
Core concept
It expresses a controlled adjustment that moves something away from its previous alignment or schedule.
Common phrases
予定をずらすyo tei o zu ra su
reschedule the appointment
時間をずらすji kan o zu ra su
shift the time
順番をずらすjun ban o zu ra su
change the order
位置をずらすi chi o zu ra su
shift the position
Similar words
動かすugokasu: To cause something to change position, direction, or timing, often without specifying the amount.
移すutsusu: To move something to a different place, position, or time.
遅らせるokuraseru: To make an event or action happen later than planned.
Definition in Japanese
物の位置や物事の時期を、元の位置や予定から少し移す。mono no i chi ya mono goto no ji ki o moto no i chi ya yo tei ka ra suko shi utsu su
Word origin
The native Japanese verb ずらす (zurasu) is connected with ずる (zuru, "to slide or slip"), and its form conveys the act of causing something to slide or shift.
Usage tips
- Unlike the broad English verb move, ずらす (zurasu) commonly presents a minor adjustment, such as shifting a chair or postponing an appointment slightly.
Other meanings
- shiftverb
- slideverb
Opposites
- 固定するkoteisurufixverb
Related words
- ずらし方zurashikataway of shiftingnoun