godan verb (-mu), transitive verb, intransitive verb
rub in; massage in
To work something into a surface or material by rubbing or massaging, such as seasoning into meat or lotion into skin.
肉に塩を揉み込んでから焼く。
Rub salt into the meat before grilling.
ハンドクリームを手に揉み込む。
Massage hand cream into your hands.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Archaic sense; used for instilling skills or knowledge through persistent, hands-on instruction.
昔の職人は弟子に技を揉み込んだ。
Old-time artisans would drill skills into their apprentices.