Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the idea of 'bringing in' — physically carrying or moving something into a place, as well as metaphorical uses like introducing new ideas, people, or systems. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is being brought in and the direction of movement relative to the speaker.
To bring an object from outside to inside a room, building, or area.
General term for bringing an object into a place. Often used for bringing items into a room, building, or event.
Is it okay to bring drinks into the meeting room?
Please do not bring in dangerous items.
Emphasizes the act of carrying or transporting something into a place, often for larger or heavier items.
I brought the new furniture into the room.
Literally 'to put in'. Very common for putting something into a container or enclosed space. Can be used for bringing things inside.
Please bring the luggage inside the house.
To bring someone into a room, organization, or social circle.
To bring in a new concept, method, or practice from outside.
To bring in money, revenue, or profit.
To gather and bring in crops from the field.
持ち込む is used for general bringing in of objects, regardless of size. 運び込む emphasizes the physical transportation, often for larger items or when the act of carrying is important.
持ってくる means 'bring (to me/here)' and focuses on the direction toward the speaker. For bringing something into a room or building, use 持ち込む instead. 持ってくる is fine for bringing an object to a person.
Please bring me the book.
To invite someone in, often into one's home or a private space. More formal and welcoming.
He invited me into his house.
I am bringing Japanese culture into my life.
その投資は大きな利益をもたらした。
That investment brought in a large profit.
Please don't bring books into the library.