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Noun + を込めて
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About を込めて
をこめて, or を込めて when appearing in its kanji form, is a phrase that expresses when something is 'full of (A)', or 'filled with (A)'. The structure is comprised of を, and the て-form of the る-Verb 込める, which means 'to pack into', or 'to load with'. In this way, the literal meaning is fairly consistent with the standard English translations.
をこめて will appear directly after the noun expressing the particular feeling or emotion being discussed.
をこめて will appear directly after the noun expressing the particular feeling or emotion being discussed.
- 感謝の気持ちを込めて、1年間お世話になった先生に花束をあげた。Full of the feeling of gratitude, I gave a bouquet of flowers to a teacher who has taken care of me for the past year.
- 夫は毎晩、愛を込めて晩御飯を作ってくれる。My husband cooks dinner filled with love every night.
- 歌うのが下手でも、心を込めて歌えば上手に聞こえる。Even if you are not a good singer, you can sound like a good singer if you sing with all your heart.
Caution - It is important to note that this particular structure is treated as a set phrase, and will primarily only be used when some particular feeling or emotion is the thing that is being 'packed into (A)'.
Examples
彼女が愛を込めて作った弁当を食べたい!
I want to eat a bento made full of love by my girlfriend.
希望を込めて、人々は代表チームを応援している!
Filled with hope, people cheer for a national team!
「祖父より愛を込めて」といった葉書が届いた。
A postcard saying 'From grandpa with love' arrived.
感謝の気持ちを込めて、プレゼントを贈った。
Full of the feeling of gratitude, I gave a present.
期待を込めて少し厳しいことを言ってしまいました。
Full of anticipation, I unfortunately said something a little over the top.
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