包む · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 包む | 包まない |
| Polite | 包みます | 包みません |
| Past polite | 包みました | 包みませんでした |
| Past | 包んだ | 包まなかった |
| Te-form | 包んで | 包まないで |
| Desire | 包みたい | 包みたくない |
| Potential | 包める | 包めない |
| Passive | 包まれる | 包まれない |
| Causative | 包ませる | 包ませない |
| Causative passive | 包ませられるalso 包まされる | 包ませられないalso 包まされない |
| Volitional | 包もう | |
| Polite volitional | 包みましょう | |
| Imperative | 包め | 包むな |
| Conditional | 包めば | 包まなければ |
| Tara conditional | 包んだら | 包まなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Physical action of wrapping something in paper, cloth, or similar material; also used for packing or bundling items together.
I wrapped the present in pretty paper.
I packed the books into cardboard boxes for the move.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Often used in the passive to describe something being covered or enveloped by a substance, atmosphere, or abstract thing like silence or mystery.
The mountaintop was shrouded in fog.
The room was enveloped in silence.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Used for hiding or suppressing emotions, often with 胸に or 心に.
He smiled, hiding his sadness in his heart.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
give money in an envelope
Specifically refers to the custom of placing money in a special envelope (e.g., ご祝儀袋 for weddings, 香典袋 for funerals) and presenting it.
I put the wedding gift money in an envelope.
I wrapped the present in nice paper.
The whole mountain was enveloped in fog.
She kept her sadness locked in her heart and put on a smile.
I put money in a gift envelope for my nephew's wedding.
outer cover; wrapper; envelope
bundle; package; wrapped item