差(さ)し入(い)れる

さしいれる
verb (ichidan)
to insert; to bring (refreshments/gifts)
1. to insert, to put in
To insert or put something into a space or opening.
鍵(かぎ)を鍵穴(かぎあな)に差(さ)し入(い)れる。
Insert the key into the keyhole.
2. to bring refreshments or gifts (to someone working)
To bring food, drinks, or gifts to people who are working hard or to someone in detention. The noun form 差(さ)し入(い)れ is commonly used.
残業(ざんぎょう)している同僚(どうりょう)に差(さ)し入(い)れをした。
I brought refreshments to my colleagues working overtime.
留置場(りゅうちじょう)にいる友人(ゆうじん)に本(ほん)を差(さ)し入(い)れた。
I brought books to my friend in detention.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive).

COMPOUND VERB: Formed from 差(さ)す (to insert/extend) + 入(い)れる (to put in).

NOUN FORM: 差(さ)し入(い)れ is commonly used as a noun meaning 'refreshments/gifts brought to someone' or 'the act of bringing such items.'

CULTURAL NOTE: Bringing 差(さ)し入(い)れ to people working hard (such as during overtime, sports practice, or moving) is a common Japanese custom showing care and appreciation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 差(さ)し入(い)れを持(も)って行(い)く (bring refreshments)
  • おやつを差(さ)し入(い)れる (bring snacks)
  • 差(さ)し入(い)れをもらう (receive refreshments)

Related Words

Related: 差(さ)し入(い)れ (noun form)
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Added 2026.1.18 16:17 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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