Mnemonic
It takes two evenings to shift all the grain to the new storehouse. The first evening, workers load heavy sacks onto carts; the second evening, they haul the last grain across the valley. A slow, steady shift completed under dimming skies.
Additional thoughts
The doubled evening radical (夕夕 = 多) sits to the right of the grain radical (禾). Picture two consecutive twilight sessions of laborers gradually relocating an entire harvest — the very essence of smooth transition.Quick recall
Two evenings spent hauling grain to a new barn — a gradual shift under fading skies.Details
The keyword for 移 is shift. This kanji conveys the idea of moving something from one place or position to another, implying a transfer or transition rather than a sudden jump. It encompasses both physical relocation, such as moving objects or changing locations, and more abstract changes, such as the passage of time or a gradual change in circumstances. The sense is one of smooth, continuous movement from one state or position to another.
- On'yomi
- い
- Kun'yomi
- うつ.る、うつ.す