打ち込み
Meanings
driving in; pounding in; forcing into; implanting
Noun form of 打ち込む for physically driving, pounding, shooting, or otherwise forcing something into a target or surface, such as piles, stakes, nails, or projectiles.
A special machine is used for driving in the piles.
invasion; move into enemy territory
Specialized extension meaning an incursion or move into an opponent's area, especially natural in territory-based games such as go.
Black hurried to invade White's framework on the right side.
falling hard for someone; being infatuated
A less common noun use for being deeply carried away by love or attraction; modern Japanese more often uses expressions like 夢中になる or のぼせる.
His friends quickly noticed how hard he had fallen for her.
dedication; putting one's heart into something
Used for a strong commitment to an activity, work, training, study, or similar pursuit; often appears as ～への打ち込み or 打ち込みよう.
His dedication to daily practice led to confidence in the match.
step recording; programmed music input
Music-production and computing use: entering notes or parts into a sequencer or computer rather than recording a live performance.
I step-recorded the bass line on a MIDI sequencer.
The drums in this song are programmed rather than performed live.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の打ち込み作業the work of driving something in (piles, stakes, etc.)
Pile-driving work is carried out during foundation construction.
- 〈事〉への打ち込みdedication to an activity or pursuit
His dedication to his work is admirable.
- 〈場所〉への打ち込みa move invading an area of an opponent's territory (in go)
White aimed for an invasion into Black's territory.
- 打ち込みで作るto create (music) by programming notes rather than recording live
This whole album was made using programmed instruments.
- 激しい打ち込みfierce, rapid strikes or blows driven into a target
I struggled against my opponent's fierce strikes.