Japanese word

引っ越し

Pronunciation

Romajihikkoshi

Meaning

  • nounmoving

Example

来月、引っ越しをします。rai getsu hi kko shi o shi ma su

I am moving next month.

Illustration for 引っ越し (moving)

More examples

新しい部屋への引っ越しは、来週の土曜日です。atara shi i heya e no hi kko shi wa rai shū no do yō hi de su

The move to the new apartment is next Saturday.

Core concept

Refers to changing the place where a person lives, including the practical process of settling in somewhere new.

Common phrases

  • 引っ越しをするhi kko shi o su ru

    move

  • 引っ越しの準備hi kko shi no jun bi

    preparations for moving

  • 引っ越し先hi kko shi saki

    new home

Similar words

転居tenkyo: A formal expression for moving from one residence to another.
住み替えsumikae: The act of changing homes to suit a new stage or way of life.

Definition in Japanese

住んでいる家や場所を別の所へ移すこと。su n de i ru ie ya ba sho o betsu no tokoro e utsu su ko to

Word origin

引っ越し (hikkoshi) is the noun form of 引っ越す (hikkosu), a compound of 引く (hiku, "pull") and 越す (kosu, "cross over").

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 引っ越しをする (hikkoshi o suru) means "to move house," and the noun often appears with する (suru).

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