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JLPT N4 Elementary

込む

To be crowded; implies inward movement or thorough action when used as a suffix.

Readings

Other forms

込み noun form
込みます polite form
込んで te-form
混む common kanji for "crowded"
1 Suffix (attaches to the masu-stem of a verb)

In / Into / Thoroughly

Serves as a verb suffix to denote physical movement into a space or the complete, intensive performance of an action.

Example

彼 は 冷たい プール に 飛び込んだ 。

He jumped into the cold pool.

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2 Intransitive Verb

To be crowded / packed

Describes a location or route that is congested with people, vehicles, or objects.

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To be crowded; implies inward movement or thorough action when used as a suffix.
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