How to Say ‘Put in / add’ in Japanese
入れて
ire te
[ee-reh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [入れて] is the [て]-form of [入れる], "to put in" or "add." It is common in quick spoken instructions.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In a busy kitchen, short action verbs like this are everywhere. Learning them in [て]-form helps you understand real commands faster.
Phrase Breakdown
入れ
ire
[ee-reh]
put in
The stem of 入れる, meaning to put something into a container.
ボウルに入れてください。
Please put it in the bowl.
て
te
[teh]
and; do this
The て-form ending used to connect actions or soften instructions.
このボウルに入れてください。
Please put it in this bowl.
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