移

移 — shift, move, change

Learn the correct stroke order for 移 (shift), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 11

On'yomi (音読み)イi

Kun'yomi (訓読み)うつ.るutsuru、うつ.すutsusu

Strokes11

Radical禾

Frequency#448

Meaningsshift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass into

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

移すうつすto transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something)verb

移るうつるto move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferredverb

移管いかんtransfer of controlnoun

移行いこうtransition; changeover; switchovernoun

移住いじゅうmigration; move; emigrationnoun

移植いしょくtransplanting (a plant); transplant; graftingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 移 (shift) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 移 is #448, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

移すうつす — to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something)

移るうつる — to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferred

移管いかん — transfer of control

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (禾)

私private 秀excel 科department 秋autumn 秒second (1/60 minute)秘secret 称appellation 秩regularity

Same reading

委committee 囲surround 依reliant 衣garment 胃stomach

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 移 have?

The kanji 移 (shift) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 移?

移 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 移 mean?

移 means: shift, move, change, drift, catch (cold, fire), pass into. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: うつ.る, うつ.す.

What JLPT level is 移?

移 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.