Meaning

Primary

Input

Alternatives

Enter, Entry

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Enter something with all your strength and you will look down to see that what you're doing is inputting data. You're inputting it right now! Into this site! The answers you enter into WaniKani with all your strength can be said with this word. Wow. Full circle already, and you're only on level 2. Look at you go!

Reading

にゅうりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Where you work, inputting things earns you new locks (にゅうりょく). Not only is your job only about entering things into a computer, you're also paid exclusively in new locks. Maybe consider a career change!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • パスワード入力

    password input

    カナ入力

    kana input

    データ入力

    data entry

Context Sentences

ここにソーシャルセキュリティナンバーを入力して下さい。

Please enter your social security number here.

この三人はデータ入力のプロだよ。

These three are data-entry professionals.

「Romaji入力」と「かな入力」ができる人ってセクシーだよね。

People who can do "Romaji input" and "Kana input" are sexy, right?

Kanji Composition