Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "bring in" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: physically carrying something inside, introducing a new person or thing, generating income, and involving someone in a discussion or activity. Japanese expressions vary widely depending on the intended meaning.
To physically move an object from outside to inside a place.
General term for bringing something into a place, often used for objects. Can imply bringing something into a restricted area.
Please bring your luggage into the room.
Bringing in food and drinks is prohibited.
Emphasizes the action of carrying something in, often for large or heavy items.
We brought the new furniture into the house.
Literally 'put inside', a simple and common way to say bring something in.
It started raining, so bring the laundry in.
To bring someone or something new into a group, organization, or situation.
To invite or welcome someone in, often into a home or organization.
He brought a new member into the team.
To introduce or implement something new, like a system, technology, or idea.
To bring a person along, often used when physically bringing someone to a place.
He brought a friend to the party.
To earn or produce money, revenue, or profit.
To bring about a result, often used for profit, benefits, or consequences.
The new product brought in huge profits for the company.
To earn money, often through work or business. More direct than もたらす.
To obtain income, a formal and clear expression.
To ask someone to participate or contribute, especially to help with a task or decision.
To pull someone into a group or activity, often with a nuance of involving them in something.
We brought him in on the project.
To make someone participate; a straightforward causative form.
We brought in an expert for the meeting.
To add someone to a group or list.
Do not translate "bring in" word-for-word as 持って入る or similar. Japanese uses specific verbs depending on the context. Using the wrong verb can sound unnatural or change the meaning.
持ち込む is general for bringing objects inside, often with a nuance of carrying by hand. 運び入れる emphasizes the transport of larger items, like furniture or equipment.
The new policy brought in a lot of criticism.
Here 'bring in' means 'cause' or 'attract', translated as 招く
The company brought in a new work system.
彼は副業で月に10万円稼いでいる。
He brings in 100,000 yen a month from his side job.
That investment brings in a steady income.
チームに新しいメンバーを加えた。
We brought a new member into the team.