Meaning

Primary

To Stuff

Alternative

To Cram

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You know that 詰める is "to stuff in" and the kanji is into. When you’re stuffing something into something else, you are going to stuff or to cram it in.

Just as in English, this word can also be used in a figurative sense, like cramming knowledge into your head.

Reading

つめこむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the readings you learned with the kanji. If you remember your kanji readings, you'll be fine here.

Context

Context Sentences

なんとか洋服を全部スーツケースに詰め込めました。

I managed to cram all my clothes into my suitcase.

Kanji Composition