ichidan verb, transitive verb
place on; put on top of
General physical placement of something onto a surface or support. Both 乗せる and 載せる are used.
本を机の上に乗せた。
I placed the book on the desk.
鍋をコンロに載せてください。
Please put the pot on the stove.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
give a ride; pick up; help on board
Only when written 乗せる
Specifically for giving someone a ride in a vehicle or helping them board. Typically written 乗せる.
駅まで車で乗せてあげるよ。
I'll give you a ride to the station.
彼は子供をバスに乗せた。
He helped the child onto the bus.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
For loading luggage, cargo, or goods onto a vehicle or vessel. Often 載せる.
トランクに荷物を載せた。
I loaded the luggage into the trunk.
船にコンテナを乗せる。
They load containers onto the ship.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
For publishing articles, running ads, or broadcasting content. 載せる is standard for print; 乗せる can be used for broadcasting.
新聞に広告を載せる。
They run an ad in the newspaper.
そのニュースはテレビに乗せられた。
The news was broadcast on TV.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
deceive; take for a ride
Colloquial use meaning to trick or cheat someone, similar to 'take someone for a ride' in English.
彼はうまい話で私を乗せようとした。
He tried to deceive me with a sweet deal.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
sing along with; accompany
Used when singing or performing along with musical accompaniment. The accompaniment is the object.
ギターに乗せて歌う。
I sing along with the guitar.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
let take part; include
To let someone participate in a plan, activity, or group.
そのプロジェクトに彼も乗せてあげよう。
Let's include him in the project too.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
excite; get someone going
To stir up someone's emotions or enthusiasm, often in a playful or manipulative way.
彼の冗談がみんなを乗せた。
His jokes got everyone excited.