いれる
冷蔵庫に牛乳を入れてください。
Please put the milk in the refrigerator.
To place something inside or into a container, space, or container-like structure.
ポケットに鍵を入れました。
I put the key in my pocket.
この箱に本を入れてください。
Please put the books in this box.
Often used with containers like boxes, bags, pockets, or spaces like rooms or vehicles.
To insert or add something into a system, process, or list.
データをデータベースに入れる。
Insert the data into the database.
予定に会議を入れる。
Add a meeting to the schedule.
Common in technical, business, or scheduling contexts.
To include or involve someone or something in an activity or group.
彼をプロジェクトに入れましょう。
Let's include him in the project.
会議に参加者を入れる。
Include participants in the meeting.
Often used in social or collaborative settings.
To brew or prepare tea or coffee by adding hot water.
紅茶を入れます。
I'll brew some tea.
コーヒーを入れてください。
Please make some coffee.
Common in household or hospitality contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing いれる (ireru) with はいる (hairu, 'to enter'). いれる always requires an object (something being put in), while はいる does not.
Gold Rule
Transitive Verb Rule
いれる is always transitive and requires a direct object. For example, 'I put milk in the fridge' translates to '冷蔵庫に牛乳を入れました' (reizouko ni gyuunyuu o iremashita).
Word Origin
From classical Japanese verb いる (iru, 'to put in'), which evolved into modern いれる (ireru). The kanji 入れる (いれる) is used in modern Japanese.
Usage Notes
いれる is a transitive verb and requires a direct object. It is often used with containers or spaces, but can also imply inclusion in activities or systems. In some contexts, it can imply 'to insert' or 'to add' as well.