English–Japanese
“cut in” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiwarikomu
Example
会話に割り込みます。kai wa ni wa ri ko mi ma su
I cut into the conversation.
How to say “cut in” in Japanese
“Cut in” in Japanese is 割り込む (warikomu).
Centers on pushing into an already occupied place, gap, or turn instead of waiting for an opening.
Example sentences with 割り込む
その子は列に割り込みます。so no ko wa retsu ni wa ri ko mi ma su
That child cuts in line.
彼は相手が話し終わる前に割り込みました。kare wa ai te ga hana shi o wa ru mae ni wa ri ko mi ma shi ta
He cut in before the other person finished speaking.
Tips for using 割り込む
- Calling an interruption 割り込む (warikomu) presents it as an intrusion, so the verb carries a stronger negative tone than a neutral expression for joining a discussion.