Japanese

ひっこし
Meaning: moving (house); relocation
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 引っ越し

Handwriting

引
っ
越
し

Example sentences

I plan to move to a new apartment next week.
引っ越しの前に、いらない服を処分した
I disposed of some unwanted clothes before moving.
引っ越しをしたら、すぐに住所変更の手続きをしなければならない。
If you move, you must immediately complete the address change procedure.
引っ越し業者に見積もりを依頼した。
I asked a moving company for an estimate.
引っ越しの段取りを整える必要がある。
It is necessary to make arrangements for the move.
今朝から引っ越しの準備でばたばたしている。
I've been frantic with moving preparations since this morning.
彼は引っ越しの準備を、何から何まで一人でこなした。
He handled everything for the move, from A to Z, all by himself.
引っ越しの前に本を段ボールに詰めた。
Before moving, I packed books into cardboard boxes.
引っ越しの前に、部屋のガラクタを全部捨てた。
Before moving, I threw away all the junk in my room.
引っ越しの前に皿を新聞紙で包んだ。
Before moving, I wrapped the plates in newspaper.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of moving from one residence or office to another. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.

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