godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
drive in; hammer in
Physical action of driving a nail, stake, or similar object into something.
大工が柱に釘を打ち込んだ。
The carpenter drove a nail into the pillar.
Used in sports for hitting a ball forcefully, such as in tennis, baseball, or golf.
彼は強烈なスマッシュを打ち込んだ。
He smashed the ball powerfully.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
fire into; shoot into
Shooting a projectile into a target or area. Also written as 撃ち込む.
敵陣に砲弾を打ち込んだ。
They fired shells into the enemy camp.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Entering data into a computer or device.
パソコンにデータを打ち込む。
I input data into the computer.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
devote oneself to; be absorbed in; throw oneself into
Putting one's whole heart into an activity or pursuit. Often used with に.
彼は研究に打ち込んでいる。
He is devoted to his research.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
practice hitting
Sports practice of hitting balls, as in baseball or tennis.
毎日、素振りで打ち込む練習をしている。
Every day I practice hitting with shadow swings.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
land a blow; get a hit in
In martial arts like kendo or boxing, to successfully strike an opponent.
剣道で面に打ち込む。
In kendo, I strike the opponent's men (head).
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
invade territory; place a stone in opponent's formation
In the game of Go, to place a stone deep inside the opponent's area.
相手の陣地に石を打ち込む。
I place a stone in the opponent's territory.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
pour into a form
Pouring concrete or similar material into a mold or framework.
型枠にコンクリートを打ち込む。
They pour concrete into the form.