JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
打ち込む
To drive in an object, input data, or devote oneself completely to an activity.
Readings
Other forms
1 Verb (transitive)
To be absorbed in
Indicates total immersion and dedication to a specific activity, hobby, or field of study.
Example
彼 は 研究 に 打ち込む あまり 、 寝る の も 忘れ てしまう 。
He gets so absorbed in his research that he even forgets to sleep.
3 more examples in the
mobile app
2 Verb (transitive)
To drive or hammer in
Describes the forceful insertion of an object, such as a nail, stake, or wedge, into a solid surface.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app
3 Verb (transitive)
To type or input
Refers to the manual entry of data or text into an electronic device via a keyboard or keypad.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app