What does 移る mean?
移る is a Japanese verb meaning “to move (from a house); to transfer (from a department); to shift” in English. It can also be translated as “to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.), to be permeated (by a color or scent), to pass (of time)” depending on context. It is written as 移る in kanji, うつる in hiragana, and utsuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ハイジャック犯達は飛行機の後部に移った。
The hijackers moved to the rear of the plane.
枝葉末節の議論はもうそろそろ止めにして、本筋の話に移りませんか。
Why don't we stop arguing over these piddling matters and get to the issues at hand?