Word details
吹き込む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吹き込む.
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1
Intransitive verb
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.)
Examples
新鮮な空気が吹き込んでくる。
Fresh air is blowing in.
2
Transitive verb
to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into
Examples
船長は疲れている乗組員に新たな活力を吹き込んだ。
The captain breathed new life into his tired crew.
3
Transitive verb
to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to instill; to infuse; to indoctrinate with
Examples
彼は自信を吹き込んでくれた。
He inspired me with confidence.
4
Transitive verb
to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
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