1.
to put into, to include
To put something (usually feelings) into something.
心を込めて作る。
To make with heart and soul.
願いを込める。
To put one's wishes into something.
力を込める。
To put strength into.
愛情を込めた料理。
Cooking made with love.
感謝の気持ちを込めて。
With feelings of gratitude.
怒りを込めて言った。
I said it with anger.
想いを込めた手紙。
A letter filled with feelings.
魂を込めて歌う。
To sing with soul.
2.
to load (a gun)
To put ammunition into a firearm.
銃に弾を込める。
To load bullets into a gun.
弾丸を込めた銃。
A loaded gun.
弾を込める。
To load bullets.
大砲に砲弾を込めた。
I loaded a shell into the cannon.
一発だけ弾を込めて構えた。
I loaded just one round and took aim.
込める is an ichidan verb meaning to put into or include, often used for putting feelings or effort into something.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～を込める: to put ~ into
- ～を込めて: with ~, putting ~ into
- ～が込められた: filled with ~ (passive)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 心を込める: to put one's heart into
- 思いを込める: to put one's feelings into
- 力を込める: to put strength/effort into
- 愛情を込める: to put love into
- 感謝を込めて: with gratitude
- 願いを込める: to put one's wishes into
- 魂を込める: to put one's soul into
SENSE 2 (load):
- 弾を込める: to load bullets
- 銃に込める: to load into a gun
RELATED: 込む (to be crowded) is a different verb.