1.
relocation; moving (to a new location)
The act of moving a business, residence, or organization to a different location.
会社が新しいビルに移転した。
The company relocated to a new building.
移転先の住所を教えてください。
Please tell me the address of the new location.
工場を地方に移転する計画がある。
There is a plan to relocate the factory to a rural area.
2.
transfer (of rights, ownership)
The legal transfer of ownership, rights, or title from one party to another.
所有権の移転手続きをする。
To complete the transfer of ownership procedures.
不動産の所有権移転登記を行った。
I registered the transfer of real estate ownership.
権利の移転には法的な手続きが必要だ。
A legal procedure is necessary for the transfer of rights.
USAGE: Used for official or formal relocation of businesses, organizations, or legal transfers.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 移転先 (new location/destination)
- 移転届 (notice of relocation)
- 所有権移転 (transfer of ownership)
- 本社移転 (headquarters relocation)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 引っ越し (moving - usually for personal/household moves)
- 移動 (movement - more general)
- 移住 (migration - for people changing residence)
NOTE: 移転 is more formal and often used for businesses and legal contexts.
Related Words
Related:
引越し (moving (household))