1.
to lure into, to entice into
To cleverly or deceptively draw someone into a place, situation, or state, often with hidden intentions.
犯人は被害者を罠に誘い込んだ。
The criminal lured the victim into a trap.
詐欺師は巧みな話術で客を誘い込む。
The con artist lures customers in with skillful talk.
2.
to invite into, to draw into
To naturally or gradually cause someone to enter a particular state or activity (such as sleep).
心地よい音楽が眠りに誘い込む。
The soothing music lulls you into sleep.
USAGE: 誘い込む is a compound verb combining 誘う (to invite, to tempt) and 込む (into). It often implies drawing someone into something with a degree of intention or manipulation.
TRANSITIVITY: Transitive (takes を for the person/thing being lured, に for the destination)
ASPECT: 誘い込んでいる indicates ongoing enticement or habitual luring behavior.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 罠に誘い込む (to lure into a trap)
- 眠りに誘い込む (to lull into sleep)
- 世界に誘い込む (to draw into a world)
COMPOUND VERB PATTERN: ～込む indicates movement into or being drawn into something.
Related Words
Related:
誘う (to invite)