Japanese Conversation · Level 46
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Japanese word
取り入れる
Pronunciation
Romajitoriireru
Meaning
- verbadopt
Example
私は新しい考えを取り入れます。watashi wa atara shi i kanga e o to ri i re ma su
I adopt a new idea.
More examples
授業では学生の質問を取り入れます。ju gyō de wa gaku sei no shitsu mon o to ri i re ma su
I incorporate students' questions into the lesson.
Core concept
Shows that an idea, suggestion, or method moves from outside a person or group into its accepted practice.
Common phrases
意見を取り入れるi ken o to ri i re ru
incorporate an opinion
新しい方法を取り入れるatara shi i hō hō o to ri i re ru
adopt a new method
生活に取り入れるsei katsu ni to ri i re ru
incorporate into daily life
Similar words
採用するsaiyōsuru: To select an idea, proposal, or method and put it into use.
導入するdōnyūsuru: To bring a new system, method, or practice into use.
取り込むtorikomu: To include an outside element in an existing plan, group, or system.
受け入れるukeireru: To accept an idea, proposal, or way of thinking.
Definition in Japanese
考えや意見などを受け入れて、自分の方針や方法に加えること。kanga e ya i ken na do o u ke i re te ji bun no hō shin ya hō hō ni kuwa e ru ko to
Word origin
The native compound 取り入れる (toriireru) joins 取る (toru, "take") with 入れる (ireru, "put in"), literally suggesting that something is taken and put inside.
Usage tips
- Unlike simple agreement, 取り入れる (toriireru) indicates that an idea or suggestion is put into actual use.
Other meanings
- incorporateverb
- take inverb
Opposites
- 排除するhaijosuruexcludeverb
Related words
- 取り入れtoriireadoptionnoun