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移
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
うつ.る・うつ.す
utsuru / utsusu
shift · move · change · drift · catch (cold, fire) · pass into
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
移=
禾多
grain + 多
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and many. Moving many grains.
Symbolism
Move, migrate, transition. Represents changing place.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Changing seasons
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
感情移入
かんじょういにゅう
empathy; empathy
Proverbs & Idioms
歳月人を待たず
さいげつひとをまたず
Time waits for no one
Time passes regardless of our wishes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 移 mean in Japanese?
移 means shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass into.
How do you read 移?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: うつ.る、うつ.す (utsuru, utsusu).
How many strokes does 移 have?
移 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 移 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 移 (shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass into) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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