- 1. [v5r, vi] to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferred — occ. used transitively
- 2. [v5r, vi] to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to be infected; to be contagious — occ. written 伝染る or 感染る in ref. to infection (uk)
- 3. [v5r, vi] to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
- 4. [v5r, vi] to be permeated (by a color or scent); to seep into
- 5. [v5r, vi] to pass (of time); to elapse
Kanji in this word
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移
shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass intoOn: イ (i)Kun: うつ.る (utsu.ru)、 うつ.す (utsu.su)
Example Sentences
ハイジャック犯達は飛行機の後部に移った。
The hijackers moved to the rear of the plane.
枝葉末節の議論はもうそろそろ止めにして、本筋の話に移りませんか。
Why don't we stop arguing over these piddling matters and get to the issues at hand?