入れる

容れる、 函れる

Reading

Kana: いれる

Romaji: ireru

Definitions

v1

vt

1

to put in; to let in; to take in; to bring in; to insert; to set (a jewel, etc.); to ink in (e.g. a tattoo)

2

to admit; to accept; to employ; to hire

3

to accept; to comply; to grant; to adopt (a policy, etc.); to take (advice, etc.); to listen to; to pay attention to

Note: esp. 容れる

4

to include

5

to pay (one's rent, etc.)

6

to cast (a vote)

7

to make (tea, coffee, etc.)

See also: 淹れる

8

to turn on (a switch, etc.)

9

to send (a fax); to call

Kanji

入

Readings: ニュウ、 ジュ、 い.る、 -い.る、 -い.り、 い.れる、 -い.れ、 はい.る

Meanings: enter, insert

容

Readings: ヨウ、 い.れる

Meanings: contain, form, looks

函

Readings: カン、 はこ、 い.れる

Meaning: box (archaic)

Example Sentences

中(なか)に入(い)れてよ。

➥Let me in.

一息(ひといき)いれようよ。

➥Let's take a break.

砂糖(さとう)は入(い)れますか。

➥Would you like some sugar?

私(わたし)を受(う)け入(い)れて。

➥Let me step inside.

風呂(ふろ)に湯(ゆ)を入(い)れる。

➥Run hot water into the bath.

犬(いぬ)を中(なか)に入(い)れるな。

➥Keep the dog out.