引っ越す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 引っ越す(ひっこす) means moving one's residence. Both the spelling and its reading include the small っ.
• Basic usage: It describes plans or experiences of moving to a new home or neighborhood.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Conjugating a verb ending in す
  • The past form of 引っ越す is 引っ越した, and its connecting form is 引っ越して. The final す changes to し, while the earlier small っ remains.
• Destination and timing
  • 駅の近くへ and 町に indicate where someone moves. In the example, 春から gives the starting time of life after the move, not the place of departure.