crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)
込 centers on things being packed together or included: a crowd, a mixture, or something added in bulk. The idea is always about putting things into a space or group so they become dense or part of a whole.
込 is a Japanese kokuji (国字) created by combining the movement radical 辶 with 入 (enter). It expresses the idea of entering and filling a space, leading to meanings like crowded or included.
The movement radical 辶 suggests going, and 入 means enter. Picture people entering a room until it becomes crowded and everything is mixed together in bulk.
For -こ, imagine a crowded room where everyone is saying 'ko' as they bump into each other: 'ko, ko, ko!' The sound of the crowd cues こ.
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to be crowded; to be packed; to be congested; to be thronged (with)
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge
writing
hope; promise; possibility; chance; probability; likelihood
including tax (of a price); pretax (income or profits); before tax
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal; overture; challenge
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to stuff; to shove
to bring in; to take in; to carry in
payment made via bank deposit transfer
training; education; upbringing
taking in; bringing in
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to go on board; to get aboard
to feel down; to feel sad; to be depressed; to be in low spirits
jump; plunge; dive
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up
to take in; to bring in; to adopt (e.g. behaviour); to introduce
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to get in; to step in (a house)
to herd; to drive; to chase; to corral
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to dive
final stage; final stretch; final spurt; last spurt; final push; late charge
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge; to lodge (objections); to request (an interview); to subscribe for; to book; to reserve
to send in
running in; rushing into
driving; pounding in; shooting into; implantation; invasion
ardor; enthusiasm
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in
sales promotion; hard selling
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed
to swallow; to gulp down
coming in together; unreserved seats for the public
queue jumping; breaking into a line; muscling in on; wedging oneself in; interruption; sharing a theater box (theatre)
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to soak up; to absorb
to wrap up
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to sell; to become well known
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to feel sure (that); to assume (that)
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to dig into (e.g. of fingernails)
to incorporate; to include
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to crowd into
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into
to squeeze; to wring out
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time)
sit-in (protest); sit-down (strike)
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to squeeze oneself into; to intrude on; to interrupt
to throw into
to make a payment via bank deposit transfer
raid; attack; assault
to pour in (liquids)
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate; to infuse; to instill; to implant; to imbue; to focus (attention, efforts)
to get (very) cold; to get (much) colder
to draw back; to sink; to cave in
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
to anticipate; to expect; to estimate; to count on; to allow for; to take into account
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to win over; to seduce
to prune; to trim; to cut back; to clip
wholeheartedly; with all one's heart
to storm in with a yell
to deposit; to pay in
(written) application; application form
to be crowded; to be packed; to be busy
to be deep in talk