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~を込めて

To express that something is done with a certain feeling, intention, or emotion.

At a glance

~を込こめて means "with (a feeling)" or "putting (a feeling) into" an action. It is used when you put love, thanks, a wish, or care into something you do.

[Noun] を込めて + [action]
[Noun] を込めた + [noun]

愛あいを込こめて手紙てがみを書かきました。 I wrote a letter with love.


How to form it

込こめる is a る-verb. It attaches to a noun with を.

Attaches to Pattern Example
Noun + action Noun を込こめて + verb 心こころを込こめて書かく "write with all one's heart"
Noun + noun Noun を込こめた + noun 心こころを込こめたプレゼント "a gift made with care"

Verbs cannot attach directly. Use a noun such as 感謝かんしゃの気持きもち "feelings of gratitude". Register: neutral. It is common in letters and speeches, and also fine in conversation.

Examples

  • 愛あいを込こめて料理りょうりを作つくりました。

    I cooked the meal with love.

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