Japanese symbol for “relocate”
移す
うつす
Romaji: utsusu
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something); to swap
In Japanese, relocate is 移す, read うつす (utsusu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move (something); to swap; to substitute; to relocate
- v5s, vt to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.)
- v5s, vt to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different)
- v5s, vt to spend (time); to let (time) pass
- v5s, vt to infect (someone); to spread (an infection); to pass (a disease)
- v5s, vt to permeate (something; with a color or smell); to infuse; to let soak (into)
Written forms: 移す、遷す. Readings: うつす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “relocate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 引き移る | ひきうつる hikiutsuru | to relocate; to move; to change residence |
| リロケート | リロケート rirokeeto | relocate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 移動 | いどう idou | movement; transfer; migration |
| 移植 | いしょく ishoku | transplanting (a plant); transplant; grafting |
| 移転 | いてん iten | moving; relocation; change of address |
| 移民 | いみん imin | immigration; emigration |
| 移住 | いじゅう ijuu | migration; move; emigration |
| 移行 | いこう ikou | transition; changeover; switchover |
See also: Chinese symbol for “relocate”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.