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気を入れる (きをいれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
put one's heart into ; do in earnest ; concentrate on
Used when someone applies serious effort, focus, or dedication to a task. Often implies a shift from a casual or half-hearted approach to a committed one.
れ
て
勉べん
強きょう
し
ない
と
、
試し
験けん
に
落お
ちる
よ
。
If you don't start studying seriously soon, you'll fail the exam.
Similar words 本ほん 気き 本気 is a noun or na-adjective meaning 'seriousness' or 'earnestness,' while 気を入れる is a verb phrase describing the action of putting in serious effort.
真しん 剣けん 真剣 is a na-adjective meaning 'serious' or 'earnest,' often used to describe a state of mind, whereas 気を入れる focuses on the act of applying oneself.
Etymology The expression combines 気 (spirit, mind, energy) with 入れる (to put in), literally 'to put one's spirit into something.' The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of using 気 in phrases related to mental focus and effort.
