引っ越し

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 引っ越し is read ひっこし and means moving to a new place to live.
• Basic usage: It is used for packing belongings or planning to introduce oneself to neighbors after a move.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Noun and verb
  • 引っ越しの準備 is a noun phrase meaning preparations for a move.
  • The verb 引っ越す(ひっこす) appears in 来週引っ越します, meaning that one will move next week.