Meaning

Primary

To Write In

Alternatives

To Fill Out, To Jot Down

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You know that 書く is "to write" and the kanji is into, so this means to write in, to fill out, or to jot down.

書き込む focusses more on the physical action of writing than 書く on its own. This is because 込む stresses that you’re putting words INTO some space, either on paper or on computer.

Reading

かきこむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from the word 書く and the kanji combined into one.

Context

Context Sentences

急いで申込書に書き込んだ方がいいよ。あと十分で事務所は閉まっちゃうんだから。

You better hurry up and fill out an application. The office will close in ten minutes.

Kanji Composition