How to Say ‘Moving procedures’ in Japanese
引っ越しの手続き
hikkoshi no tetsuzuki
[hik-KOH-shee no teh-TSOO-zoo-kee]
💬 Usage Tip: Put の between two nouns and the first describes the second, like "moving's paperwork". Swap in another noun for other errands: 転入の手続き (ten'nyū no tetsuzuki) "move-in paperwork".
Phrase Breakdown
引っ越しの
hikkoshi no
of moving (house)
引っ越し (hikkoshi) means moving house. Hold the small っ as a short pause before 'ko'. の links it to the next noun.
引っ越しの日はいつですか。
When is moving day?
Words in this phrase
引っ越し
hikkoshi
[hik-KOH-shee]
moving (house)
Noun for relocating to a new home.
来週引っ越しをします。
I am moving next week.
の
no
[no]
's; of
A particle that shows possession or connection between nouns.
知り合いの会社に興味があります。
I am interested in an acquaintance's company.
手続き
tetsuzuki
[teh-TSOO-zoo-kee]
procedure; paperwork
Official process or formalities, often at government offices.
手続きは簡単です。
The procedure is easy.
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