入れる

ireru
verbIntermediate
general

To place or insert something inside a container, space, or location.

荷物をカバンに入れる

Put the luggage in the bag.

部屋に家具を入れる

Put furniture in the room.

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Commonly used for physical objects, but can also refer to abstract concepts like inserting information into a system.

general

To include or add something to a group, list, or collection.

リストに名前を入れる

Add a name to the list.

チームに新しいメンバーを入れる

Add a new member to the team.

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Often used in contexts where something is being added to an existing set.

💻Technology
technical

To insert or input data, information, or commands into a machine or system.

パスワードを入力する

Enter the password.

データをシステムに入れる

Input data into the system.

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Used in computing and technology contexts for entering information.

general

To admit or allow someone to enter a place or group.

彼をクラブに入れる

Let him into the club.

新しいメンバーをチームに入れる

Admit a new member to the team.

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Used in contexts where permission or admission is granted.

Collocations

入れるto put in入れるto add入れるto input入れるto admit

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Related Phrases

入れ替えるphrase
to replace
入れ知恵phrase
advice or suggestion
入れ歯phrase
dentures

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'入れる' is often used with the particle 'に' to specify the target location or container, such as 'コップに水を入れる' (put water in the cup).

Gold Rule

Causative Meaning

'入れる' is the causative form of '入る' (hairu, to enter), meaning it implies causing something to enter or be placed inside.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '入る' (hairu, to enter) with the causative suffix '-eru', indicating the action of causing something to enter or be placed inside.

📝Usage Notes

The verb '入れる' is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. It is often used with particles like 'に' (ni) to indicate the target location or container.

Word Breakdown

enter
root
+
れる
causative suffix
suffix
和英辞典