How do you say "Shall we move?" in Japanese?

"Shall we move?" in Japanese is "移りませんか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Shall we move?’ in Japanese

Q: What does "移りませんか" mean in English?

"移りませんか" means "Shall we move?" in English. Usage tip: A negative question like [移りませんか] is a very common Japanese way to make a suggestion: literally "won't you move?" but naturally "shall we move?". You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [飲みませんか] "want to have a drink?"

移りませんか

utsuri mase n ka

[oo-tsoo-ree mah-seh n kah]

💬 Usage Tip: A negative question like [移りませんか] is a very common Japanese way to make a suggestion: literally "won't you move?" but naturally "shall we move?". You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [飲みませんか] "want to have a drink?"

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a smooth, low-pressure way to suggest moving together. In Japanese, this kind of indirect invitation usually sounds more natural and considerate than a direct command or strong proposal.

Phrase Breakdown

移り

utsuri

[oo-tsoo-ree]

move; shift

The stem of 移る, used when suggesting changing places.

Example

あっちに移りませんか、と言うと自然です。

Saying 'Would you like to move over there?' sounds natural.

ませ

mase

[mah-seh]

polite negative stem

Part of a polite negative form, used here in a soft invitation pattern.

Example

少し休みませんか、の形でも使えます。

It can also be used in patterns like 'Shall we take a short break?'

ん

[n]

not

Completes the negative part of the polite invitation form.

Example

急ぎませんか、より少しやわらかい響きです。

It has a slightly softer feel than a direct statement.

か

[kah]

question marker

Turns the polite negative form into a suggestion or invitation: 'won't you...?'

Example

移りませんか、は丁寧な誘い方です。

'Utsurimasen ka?' is a polite way to invite someone.

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