Japanese

める

ちからをこめる
Meaning: to put strength into; to put effort into
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 力を込める 力を込めない
Polite 力を込めます 力を込めません
Past 力を込めた 力を込めなかった
Polite + Past 力を込めました 力を込めませんでした
Te-form 力を込めて 力を込めなくて
Potential 力を込められる 力を込められない
Passive 力を込められる 力を込められない
Causative 力を込めさせる 力を込めさせない
Imperative 力を込めろ 力を込めるな

Handwriting

力
を
込
め
る

Example

He pushed open the heavy door with all his might.

Usage Notes

Used when applying physical strength or emphasizing a point in speech.

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