N3189/219

込む ①

動詞連用形 + 込むV + 込む (thorough/into)思い込み + 込む (commit deeply to a thought)

Meanings

to enter or go into
to cram into; to stuff into
to brood over; to think deeply about

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Explanation

込む is a versatile suffix that attaches to the stem of a verb to indicate doing something into or thoroughly, often implying persistence or immersion. It can describe going into a place, filling a space, or mentally dwelling on something for a prolonged period. The nuance depends on the base verb: physically entering (入る/入れる concepts) or mentally concentrating (think deeply) or packing/ stuffing (cram). Typical contexts include: entering or filling spaces, or deeply considering something.

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Example sentences

試験のことを家でずっと考え込んだ。

I kept thinking about the exam at home.

荷物をカバンに詰め込み込んだ。

I crammed the luggage into the bag.

彼は失敗を引きずって、考え込んでしまった。

He ended up brooding over the failure.

Related patterns

It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

while; during; between; in the period of

During the period of / while; Before something changes or happens; Within the time when ... happens

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before it happens; before doing something becomes true; before it ends/advances; before it’s no longer possible; while still in the state of not ...