Japanese Conversation · Level 56
75 words
Japanese word
込める
Pronunciation
Romajikomeru
Meaning
- verbput into
Example
手紙に気持ちを込めます。te gami ni ki mo chi o ko me ma su
I put my feelings into the letter.
More examples
彼は歌に故郷への思いを込めました。kare wa uta ni ko kyō e no omo i o ko me ma shi ta
He put his feelings for his hometown into the song.
Core concept
It conveys the act of making something go into a container, object, or expression, including the transfer of feelings or effort.
Common phrases
心を込めるkokoro o ko me ru
put one's heart into
気持ちを込めるki mo chi o ko me ru
put one's feelings into
愛情を込めるai jō o ko me ru
put love into
力を込めるchikara o ko me ru
put strength into
思いを込めるomo i o ko me ru
put one's thoughts into
Similar words
入れるireru: To add a thing, feeling, or idea to something in a general way.
注ぐsosogu: To give a great deal of time, effort, or care to something.
盛り込むmorikomu: To add multiple details or ideas to a work, plan, or message.
Definition in Japanese
物を内部に入れる、または気持ちや努力などを対象に十分に注ぐ。mono o nai bu ni i re ru ma ta wa ki mo chi ya do ryoku na do o tai shō ni jū bun ni soso gu
Word origin
込める (komeru) is a native verb associated with 込む (komu), "to go in" or "to be crowded," and its causative meaning extends from physical entry to putting feelings or effort into something.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this verb often describes adding personal care to a gift, meal, or message, making the result reflect the maker's intention.