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.
彼は店に入っていった。
He went into the store.
Means 'to enter' in a formal or legal sense, often used in prohibitions or official notices.
関係者以外立ち入り禁止。
No entry except for authorized personnel.
Becoming a member of a school, company, club, or other group.
Also used for joining organizations. The particle に marks the group.
Specifically means to enroll in or enter a school.
来年、高校に入学する。
I will enter high school next year.
Means to join a club, society, or membership organization.
スポーツクラブに入会する。
I join a sports club.
Typing or writing information into a computer, form, or device.
The standard verb for entering data, text, or commands into a computer or device.
パスワードを入力してください。
Please enter your password.
データを入力する。
I enter data.
Literally 'to type in', often used for typing on a keyboard.
キーワードを打ち込む。
I type in a keyword.
Starting a new period, era, or condition.
Used metaphorically for entering a new stage, season, or situation.
Means 'to rush into' or 'to plunge into', often used for dramatic entries into a new phase or physical space.
新たな段階に突入する。
We enter a new stage.
入る (hairu) is intransitive (something/someone enters). 入れる (ireru) is transitive (someone puts something in). Do not confuse them.
私が部屋に入る。
I enter the room.
私が荷物を部屋に入れる。
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.