移動
idōTo change location or position from one place to another.
彼は部屋を移動しました。
He moved the room.
車で移動するのは便利です。
It's convenient to move by car.
This verb is commonly used to describe physical movement of people or objects.
To transfer or relocate something or someone.
データを別のサーバーに移動しました。
I moved the data to another server.
彼は新しい部署に移動しました。
He was transferred to a new department.
In a business or organizational context, this can refer to transferring someone to a different position or location.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'移動' is often used with 'する' to form the verb '移動する' (to move).
⚡Gold Rule
Movement Context
When referring to transportation, '移動' can be used interchangeably with '移送' (to transfer), but '移動' is more general.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '移' (to move) and '動' (to move), emphasizing the action of changing position.
📝Usage Notes
While '移動' generally refers to physical movement, it can also be used metaphorically to describe changes in status or position, such as career advancement.