How do you say "to insert" in Japanese?

入れる

ireru

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to insert" is 入れる (ireru).

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Pronunciation

入れる is written using kanji. Romanised as ireru, it sounds roughly like "ee-reh-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

The kanji 入れる combines 入 (enter) with the ru-form suffix, showing putting something into a container or space. Foundational for expressing placement.

Example sentence

彼女は公園で入れます。

Kanojo wa kouen de iremasu.

She to inserts in the park.

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How to remember 入れる

Putting items into a box or container. The root 入 means entrance, so you are making something enter into a space.

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Questions about 入れる

How do you pronounce 入れる?

入れる is romanised as ireru. Say it roughly like "ee-reh-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 入れる formal or casual?

入れる is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 入れる written in Japanese?

入れる is written using kanji. The kanji 入れる combines 入 (enter) with the ru-form suffix, showing putting something into a container or space.

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