移る
1
to move (to another place or state);to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.);to be transferred
occ. used transitively
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.
2
to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.);to catch (an illness);to be infected;to be contagious
occ. written 伝染る or 感染る in ref. to infection
See also:
伝染る (うつる)
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?
3
to move (e.g. of one's focus);to change (e.g. of one's interest)
4
to be permeated (by a color or scent);to seep into
5
to pass (of time);to elapse
Other forms
遷る 【うつる】 (rarely used kanji form)