移
shift · move · change · drift · catch (cold, fire) · pass into
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and many. Moving many grains.
Symbolism
Move, migrate, transition. Represents changing place.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Changing seasons
Component Breakdown
grain + 多
Words & Expressions
Words written with 移
Four-Character Compounds
感情移入
かんじょういにゅう
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
Anime & Manga
せっかくチートを貰って異世界に転移したんだから、好きなように生きてみたい THE COMIC
Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams!
A well-known work with 移 in its Japanese title.
巻き込まれて異世界転移する奴は、大抵チート
Makikomarete Isekai Teni suru Yatsu wa, Taitei Cheat
A well-known work with 移 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
移 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass into. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.