Translation guide
The English word 'entering' can refer to physically going into a place, joining an organization, inputting data, or starting a new phase. Japanese uses different verbs and expressions depending on the context.
Describing the action of moving from outside to inside a building, room, or area.
The most common verb for entering a physical space. Used for rooms, buildings, and enclosed areas.
Emphasizes the movement of going into a place, often from the perspective of someone outside.
He went into the store.
Means 'to enter' in a formal or legal sense, often used in prohibitions or official notices.
No entry except for authorized personnel.
Becoming a member of a school, company, club, or other group.
Typing or writing information into a computer, form, or device.
Starting a new period, era, or condition.
入る (hairu) is intransitive (something/someone enters). 入れる (ireru) is transitive (someone puts something in). Do not confuse them.
I enter the room.
I put luggage into the room.
English uses 'entering' in many set phrases (e.g., 'entering a contract') that do not translate directly with 入る. Check the specific collocation.
キーワードを打ち込む。
I type in a keyword.