Translation of Japanese word "引っ越す" to English
引っ越す
ひっこす
[hikkosu]
IPA: /hikkosʊ/
Meaning
VerbTo change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
How to use
引っ越す (hikkosu) — 'to move (house)'. Group 1. 東京に引っ越す — move to Tokyo. 引っ越し (hikkoshi) — the move / moving house.
🇬🇧 English
to move (house)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 引っ越す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひっこす
Romaji Transcription: hikkosu
Example Sentences
彼は来月に引っ越す予定です。
かれは らいげつに ひっこす よていです
He is planning to move next month.
彼女は新しいアパートに引っ越した。
かれは あたらしあぱーとに ひっこした
She moved into a new apartment.
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Common phrases
- 新居に引っ越す— to move to a new house
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Frequency rank: #378 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "引っ越す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "引っ越す" means "to move (house)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "引っ越す"?▼
The word "引っ越す" is read as "ひっこす" (hikkosu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "引っ越す"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of changing one's residence.".
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