Japanese

れる

ちからをいれる
Meaning: to put effort into; to focus on; to exert oneself
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 力を入れる 力を入れない
Polite 力を入れます 力を入れません
Past 力を入れた 力を入れなかった
Polite + Past 力を入れました 力を入れませんでした
Te-form 力を入れて 力を入れなくて
Potential 力を入れられる 力を入れられない
Passive 力を入れられる 力を入れられない
Causative 力を入れさせる 力を入れさせない
Imperative 力を入れろ 力を入れるな

Handwriting

力
を
入
れ
る

Example

This company is putting particular effort into the development of new products.

Usage Notes

Used when someone works hard or focuses their energy on a specific task or field.

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