Japanese Conversation · Level 68
75 words
Japanese word
放り込む
Pronunciation
Romajihōrikomu
Meaning
- verbthrow into
Example
ごみ箱に紙を放り込みます。go mi bako ni kami o hō ri ko mi ma su
I throw the paper into the trash can.
More examples
旅行の荷物を大きなかばんに放り込みました。ryo kō no ni motsu o ō ki na ka ba n ni hō ri ko mi ma shi ta
I tossed my travel items into a large bag.
Core concept
Expresses moving something into a container or space by throwing it or handling it without much care.
Common phrases
ごみ箱に放り込むgo mi bako ni hō ri ko mu
throw into a trash can
かごに放り込むka go ni hō ri ko mu
throw into a basket
ポケットに放り込むpo ke tto ni hō ri ko mu
throw into a pocket
Similar words
投げ入れるnageireru: To put something into a container or space by throwing it in.
投げ込むnagekomu: To throw something into a container or space with force.
ぶち込むbuchikomu: To put something into a container or space in a rough, forceful manner.
詰め込むtsumekomu: To put many things into a container or space until it becomes full.
Definition in Japanese
物などを、投げるようにして中へ入れる。mono na do o na ge ru yō ni shi te naka e i re ru
Word origin
放る (hōru, "to throw") changes to its combining form 放り (hōri) before 込む (komu, "to put in"), producing 放り込む (hōrikomu).
Usage tips
- 放り込む (hōrikomu) often sounds more casual and forceful than simply saying that an object is put somewhere.