Translation guide
How to express the action of throwing oneself, either physically or metaphorically, in Japanese.
Describing the physical action of throwing one's body somewhere with force or abandon.
He threw himself onto the bed.
Means 'to jump into' or 'dive into'. Can be used when throwing oneself into a place or situation with energy.
She threw herself onto the sofa.
Means 'to collapse into' or 'fall into'. Used when throwing oneself down due to exhaustion or defeat.
He threw himself onto the bed in exhaustion.
Literally 'throw one's body'. Often used in the context of throwing oneself from a height (e.g., suicide) or into a dangerous situation. Can sound dramatic.
Often associated with suicide or self-sacrifice; use with care.
He threw himself from the bridge into the river.
Expressing dedication or immersion in a task, project, or pursuit.
Means 'to devote oneself to' or 'throw oneself into' an activity with passion and concentration.
He throws himself into his work.
Means 'to be absorbed in' or 'immerse oneself'. Similar to 打ち込む but emphasizes losing oneself in the activity.
She throws herself into her research.
Means 'to be enthusiastic about' or 'be crazy about'. Often used for hobbies or interests.
He throws himself into video games.
Literally 'put one's body into'. Means to put effort or heart into something.
Describing making an overt, often desperate, romantic advance.
Means 'to make advances to' or 'to woo'. Can imply throwing oneself at someone romantically.
She threw herself at him.
Means 'to press' or 'to approach aggressively'. Can be used for romantic or other forceful advances.
Can have a negative connotation of being pushy or aggressive.
Literally 'body slam'. Metaphorically means to throw oneself at something with full force, including romantic pursuits.
She threw herself at him with full force.
Expressing the act of surrendering oneself to another's judgment or kindness.
Directly translating 'throw oneself' as 自分を投げる (jibun wo nageru) is unnatural and not used. Use the appropriate idiomatic expression for the context.
もっと勉強に身を入れなさい。
Throw yourself into your studies more.
彼は彼女に迫ったが、断られた。
He threw himself at her, but was rejected.