What does 込める mean?
込める is a Japanese verb meaning “to include, to put into” in English. It can also be translated as “to put into (e.g. emotion, effort), to include (e.g. tax in a sales price), to hang over” depending on context. It is written as 込める in kanji, こめる in hiragana, and komeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼はこの銃に弾丸を込めたままにしている。
He keeps this gun loaded.
彼女のテクニックはすばらしいが、もっと感情を込めて演奏する必要がある。
Her technique is superb, but she needs to play with more expression.
新憲法には、王権を弱める意図が込められていました。
The new constitution included the aim of abridging the king's power.