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Grammar detail: こむ/込む compound verbs
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こ
込
む is a verb which has several useful meanings on its own - for example, it can mean 'to go / put into'; it can also mean 'to be crowded / packed'. It is very commonly added to other verbs to evoke these meanings in addition to the original meaning of the verb.In fact, 込む is the most verb used in this way to make 'compound verbs' - there are 255! The general rule of thumb is that 込む can be added to almost any verb to 'deepen' or 'strengthen' its intent.
Here's an example of the first type of meaning:
か
駆
けこ
込
む (rush into)Here's an example of the second:
ねむ
眠
りこ
込
む (fall deeply asleep)See also:
Words used in this grammar
'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be crowded; to be packed2. to be complex (see also: 手の込んだ)
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'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
to rush in (at the last minute); to stampede(click the word to view an additional 6 forms, examples and links)
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'mu' godan verb, intransitive verb
to fall asleep; to sleep deeply(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
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Kanji used in this grammar
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