Translation guide
The English phrasal verb "take in" has many meanings. This guide organizes the most useful ones for learners, from common physical actions to abstract uses, with natural Japanese equivalents.
To carry or move something from outside to inside a place.
General verb for bringing things inside, especially laundry, deliveries, or objects from outdoors.
Please take in the laundry.
I took the packages into the house.
Literally 'put inside', used for moving objects indoors.
Please take the bicycle inside.
To receive someone into your home, organization, or care.
To take in a person (or animal) and look after them, often out of responsibility or kindness.
She took in an orphan.
To accept or welcome someone into a group, community, or institution.
To let someone stay overnight; to take in a guest for the night.
To understand, grasp, or mentally process something.
To look at and appreciate a scene, often a wide view.
To alter clothing so it fits more tightly.
To make someone believe something false; to cheat.
To contain or cover as part of a whole.
To receive payment or income.
Do not translate "take in" word-for-word as 「取る」＋「中に」. It rarely makes sense. Always choose the appropriate verb for the specific meaning.
We decided to take in a stray dog.
a policy of taking in refugees
I took in a friend for the night.
It's impossible to take it all in at once.
展望台から街を見渡した。
I took in the city from the observation deck.
I was taken in by a con artist.
The business took in a large profit.