込み入る
komiiruverb★Intermediate
general
to be crowded or congested with people or things
この道は車で込み入っている
This road is congested with cars.
会議室は参加者で込み入っていた
The conference room was packed with attendees.
💡
Often used to describe crowded places, busy schedules, or dense arrangements.
Collocations
込み入ったcrowded込み入る時間rush hour込み入ったスケジュールpacked schedule
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込み入った話phrase
a complicated story
込み入った関係phrase
a complicated relationship
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is often used to describe crowded places or busy times of day, such as rush hour.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
While it can describe physical spaces, it can also be used metaphorically for complex situations.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '込む' (to be crowded) and '入る' (to enter), emphasizing the state of being densely packed.
📝Usage Notes
This verb is often used to describe physical spaces, schedules, or situations where there is a high density of people or things. It can also be used metaphorically to describe complex or intricate situations.
Word Breakdown
込む
to be crowded
root入る
to enter
root和英辞典