English–Japanese

“put in” in Japanese

Japanese

Also収める (osameru) · 差し込む (sashikomu)

Pronunciation

Romajiireru

Example

箱に本を入れます。bako ni hon o i re ma su

I put a book in the box.

Illustration for 入れる (put in)

How to say “put in” in Japanese

“Put in” in Japanese is 入れる (ireru).

The core of 入れる (ireru) is making something or someone move from outside to inside, with the destination often being a container, room, or other bounded space.

Full entry for 入れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 入れる

箱におもちゃを入れます。bako ni o mo cha o i re ma su

I put a toy in the box.

部屋に友達を入れます。heya ni tomo dachi o i re ma su

I let a friend into the room.

Tips for using 入れる

  • The object of 入れる (ireru) can be a coin, a written word, or a person, so the verb appears in contexts ranging from machines to rooms.

Other Japanese words for “put in”

本を箱に収めます。hon o bako ni osa me ma su

I put the books in the box.

封筒に手紙を差し込みます。fū tō ni te gami o sa shi ko mi ma su

I put the letter into the envelope.

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