Japanese word

突入

Pronunciation

Romajitotsunyū

Meaning

  • nounrushing into

Example

合図があれば、部屋に突入します。ai zu ga a re ba heya ni totsu nyū shi ma su

When there is a signal, we rush into the room.

Illustration for 突入 (rushing into)

More examples

警報が鳴ると、係員が建物へ突入しました。kei hō ga na ru to kakari in ga tate mono e totsu nyū shi ma shi ta

When the alarm sounded, the staff rushed into the building.

Core concept

Centers on entering a place suddenly and with strong momentum rather than moving in gradually.

Common phrases

  • 建物へ突入するtate mono e totsu nyū su ru

    rush into the building

  • 突入直後totsu nyū choku go

    immediately after rushing in

Similar words

侵入shinnyū: Entering a place without permission or into a place that should not be entered.
入場nyūjō: Going into a place in the usual way, especially as an attendee.
乱入rannyū: Entering a place or event suddenly and without being invited, often causing disruption.
乗り込みnorikomi: Going into a place with a clear purpose, often to confront someone or take action.

Definition in Japanese

勢いよく、または急にある場所へ入り込むこと。ikio i yo ku ma ta wa kyū ni a ru ba sho e hai ri ko mu ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 突入 (totsunyū) contains 突 (totsu, "thrust") and 入 (nyū, "enter"), describing forceful entry.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 突入 (totsunyū) sounds more dramatic and forceful than an ordinary statement about entering, so it suits urgent situations.

Other meanings

  • bursting intonoun
  • storming intonoun

Opposites

  • 退出taishutsuexitnoun

Related words

  • 突入するtotsunyūsururush intoverb

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