JLPT N2 Grammar
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Filled with; with (feelings/heart)
Category: Emotional Expression
The grammar pattern "名詞 + を込めて" is used to express that an action is performed with a specific concentrated feeling or emotion. This feeling is 'poured' into the action, making it more meaningful or sincere. For example, when someone writes a letter with gratitude, they are pouring their gratitude into the action of writing the letter. This pattern is often used to convey a sense of dedication, love, or prayer.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 動詞の基本形 | 名詞 + を込めて + 動詞の基本形 | 感謝の気持ちを込めて、この手紙を書きました。 |
| 動詞の基本形 | 名詞 + を込めて + 動詞の基本形 + する | 彼女は心を込めて、一着のセーターを編み上げた。 |
| 動詞の基本形 | 名詞 + を込めて + 動詞の基本形 + した | 世界平和への祈りを込めて、千羽鶴を折った。 |
感謝の気持ちを込めて、この手紙を書きました。
Kansha no kimochi o komete, kono tegami o kakimashita.
I wrote this letter with gratitude.
感謝の気持ち (gratitude), を込めて (with), この手紙 (this letter), を (object marker), 書きました (wrote)
彼女は心を込めて、一着のセーターを編み上げた。
Kanojo wa kokoro o komete, hitotsu no setā o amaiage ta.
She knitted a sweater with her heart.
心 (heart), を込めて (with), 一着のセーター (one sweater), を (object marker), 編み上げた (knitted)
世界平和への祈りを込めて、千羽鶴を折った。
Sekai heiwa e no inori o komete, senba tsuru o oreta.
She folded a thousand cranes with a prayer for world peace.
世界平和への祈り (prayer for world peace), を込めて (with), 千羽鶴 (a thousand cranes), を (object marker), 折った (folded)
This pattern is used to express a sense of dedication, love, or prayer. It is often used in formal or polite language. It can be confused with ～をもって (by means of/with) or ～を通じて (through/via), but the nuance is different. ～をもって is used to express a means or a way, while ～を込めて is used to express a feeling or emotion.
This pattern is used to express a feeling or emotion, not a concrete object like money.
This pattern is used to express a feeling or emotion, not a physical action like speaking.
This pattern is used to express a feeling or emotion, not to describe a person's voice.
Pay attention to the nuance of the pattern and make sure to use it correctly. Don't confuse it with other patterns like ～をもって or ～を通じて. Practice using it in different contexts to get a feel for its usage.
感謝の気持ち______、この手紙を書きました。
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