Japanese word

引っ越す

Pronunciation

Romajihikkosu

Meaning

  • verbmove

Example

来月、引っ越します。rai getsu hi kko shi ma su

I will move next month.

Illustration for 引っ越す (move)

More examples

荷物が多いので、広い部屋へ引っ越します。ni motsu ga ō i no de hiro i heya e hi kko shi ma su

I will move to a larger room because I have a lot of luggage.

Core concept

Centers on leaving one home and establishing a living space in another place.

Common phrases

  • 郊外へ引っ越すkō gai e hi kko su

    move to the suburbs

  • 近くの町に引っ越すchika ku no machi ni hi kko su

    move to a nearby town

Similar words

越すkosu: To move from one residence to another.
転居するtenkyosuru: To change one's place of residence, using a formal term for a residential move.
住み替えるsumikaeru: To change homes when a different place better fits one's needs.

Definition in Japanese

居住する場所を離れて、別の場所に住むようにする。kyo jū su ru ba sho o hana re te betsu no ba sho ni su mu yō ni su ru

Word origin

The verb 引っ越す (hikkosu) is a shortened form of 引き越す (hikikosu), made from 引く (hiku, "pull") and 越す (kosu, "cross over").

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 引っ越す (hikkosu) commonly refers to a planned change of residence, such as moving to a new apartment or house.

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