うつる

usually kana

Meanings

1.
v5r, vito move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to be transferred
2.
v5r, vito spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to be infected; to be contagious
3.
v5r, vito move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
4.
v5r, vito be permeated (by a color or scent); to seep into
5.
v5r, vito pass (of time); to elapse

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?

Context: うつる (うつる)

Current word

うつるうつる

to be infected; to be contagious

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