引っ越す

ひっこす

To move (to a new residence)

N4verb·hikkosu

How to remember it

引っ (pull) + 越す (cross over) = pull your belongings across to a new home.

Example sentences

  • 来月、新しいアパートに引っ越します。

    らいげつ、あたらしいアパートにひっこします。

    I'll move into a new apartment next month.

  • 彼は仕事のために東京へ引っ越した。

    かれはしごとのためにとうきょうへひっこした。

    He moved to Tokyo for work.

Usage

Specifically for changing residence; destination marked by に or へ.

Related words

引っ越し移動住む転居

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