込める

こめる
Alternative writings: 籠める, 篭める, 罩める
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To load (e.g., a gun) or to insert something into a container; to charge (a weapon).

Ru-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

彼は拳銃に弾を込めた。

He loaded bullets into the pistol.

弓に矢を込めて狙いを定めた。

He placed an arrow on the bow and took aim.

2

To put (one's feelings, effort, intention) into something; to do something with heartfelt feeling or effort.

Ru-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

感謝の気持ちを込めて手紙を書いた。

I wrote the letter with feelings of gratitude.

心を込めて料理を作ると、おいしくなることが多い。

When you cook with care, food often turns out tastier.

全力を込めて試合に臨んだ。

I approached the match with all my strength.

3

To include something (e.g., tax, shipping) in a price or stated amount (to be included in the total).

Ru-VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

表示価格に消費税を込めるかどうかを明記してください。

Please state whether the displayed price includes consumption tax.

送料を込みの価格にすると、客にわかりやすい。

Including shipping in the price makes it easier for customers to understand.

4

To hang over or envelop (used with phenomena like smoke or mist); to shroud or be thick in the air (see 立ち込める).

Ru-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

朝、霧が町に立ち込めていた。

In the morning, mist hung over the town.

工場の近くは常に煤煙が立ち込めている。

Smoke is always hanging in the air near the factory.

Masu-Form込めます
Nai-Form込めない
Ta-Form込めた
Te-Form込めて
Ba-Form込めれば
Volitional Form込めよう
Imperative Form込めろ
Potential Form込められる
Passive Form込められる
Causative Form込めさせる
Causative Passive Form込めさせられる