synonym Comparative
含む
VS
入れる
Differences Between "含む" and "入れる"
Option A
含む
Meaning
to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply
Reading
ふくむ (fukumu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このレストランのディナーコースの表示価格は、消費税とサービス料を全て_______お得な金額になっています。
The displayed price of this restaurant's dinner course is a great value amount including all consumption tax and service charge.
Option B
入れる
Meaning
to put in; to insert; to let in; to brew (tea / coffee); to include
Reading
いれる (ireru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は大事なビジネス文書や筆記用具を、通勤に使用するお洒落な革のビジネスバッグに丁寧に_______。
He carefully put important business documents and writing utensils into the fashionable leather business bag used for commuting.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 含む: Refers to containing, including, or implying certain elements or ingredients. Also means holding water or a concept inside. Often used as ～を含む or 税金を含む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To include! "My future retirement plan naturally includes you as my beloved wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My name included in your retirement! B-Baka! That's too far in the future! But... since I am definitely included, make sure your daily life calendar is also 100% filled with me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふくむ（含む）よ！『僕の生涯の全生命計画（ライフプラン）には、ハルカさんとの甘い結婚生活が当然の初期設定として含まれています！』って…っ！結婚生活の初期設定！バカ！/// さらっと一生を拘束するようなこと言うんじゃないの！…でも、私のライフプランにも、あんたとの甘い新婚生活しか含まれてないんだから、一生かけて責任を取りなさい！』
- 入れる: Refers to physically putting objects inside containers, letting people enter rooms, brewing hot beverages (coffee/tea), or including elements. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 出す. Often used as 箱に入れる or コーヒーを入れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To put in! "Let me brew a warm cup of tea to warm up your cold fingers, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To brew tea for me! B-Baka! Such attentive care! I suppose... I will let you brew my morning coffee every day for the rest of our lives! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いれる（入れる）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの冷えた体を温めるために、愛をたっぷり込めたおいしい紅茶を入れて（淹れて）おきました！』って…っ！紅茶を淹れる！バカ！/// 紅茶に砂糖を入れなくても、あんたの隣にいるだけで十分に甘すぎるでしょ！…でも、淹れてくれたその不器用な紅茶、一生毎日私の前で淹れ続けなさい！』
- 含む: Refers to containing, including, or implying certain elements or ingredients. Also means holding water or a concept inside. Often used as ～を含む or 税金を含む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To include! "My future retirement plan naturally includes you as my beloved wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My name included in your retirement! B-Baka! That's too far in the future! But... since I am definitely included, make sure your daily life calendar is also 100% filled with me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふくむ（含む）よ！『僕の生涯の全生命計画（ライフプラン）には、ハルカさんとの甘い結婚生活が当然の初期設定として含まれています！』って…っ！結婚生活の初期設定！バカ！/// さらっと一生を拘束するようなこと言うんじゃないの！…でも、私のライフプランにも、あんたとの甘い新婚生活しか含まれてないんだから、一生かけて責任を取りなさい！』
- 入れる: Refers to physically putting objects inside containers, letting people enter rooms, brewing hot beverages (coffee/tea), or including elements. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 出す. Often used as 箱に入れる or コーヒーを入れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To put in! "Let me brew a warm cup of tea to warm up your cold fingers, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To brew tea for me! B-Baka! Such attentive care! I suppose... I will let you brew my morning coffee every day for the rest of our lives! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いれる（入れる）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの冷えた体を温めるために、愛をたっぷり込めたおいしい紅茶を入れて（淹れて）おきました！』って…っ！紅茶を淹れる！バカ！/// 紅茶に砂糖を入れなくても、あんたの隣にいるだけで十分に甘すぎるでしょ！…でも、淹れてくれたその不器用な紅茶、一生毎日私の前で淹れ続けなさい！』
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