To load (e.g., a gun) or to insert something into a container; to charge (a weapon).
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.
To put (one's feelings, effort, intention) into something; to do something with heartfelt feeling or effort.
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.
To include something (e.g., tax, shipping) in a price or stated amount (to be included in the total).
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.
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).
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.