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

Example sentences

来週、新しいアパートに引っ越しする予定だ。
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.

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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