を込めて
Full of, Filled with, With ～
Structure
Explanation
をこめて, which is also written with kanji as を込めて, is an expression used to say that an action is performed 'with' a particular feeling, or by 'pouring (A)' into something. This grammar point is formed using the particle を and the て-form of the verb 込める, meaning 'to put into' or 'to include'. As such, the literal sense of 'putting (a feeling) into (an action)' is very close to its actual usage.
をこめて is always placed immediately after a noun that describes the specific emotion or sentiment being conveyed.
- 平和への願いを込めて、千羽鶴を折った。With a prayer for peace, I folded a thousand paper cranes.
- 母はいつも愛情を込めて、おいしいお弁当を作ってくれる。My mother always lovingly prepares delicious packed lunches for me.
- お世話になった先輩に、感謝を込めてプレゼントを渡した。I gave a present filled with gratitude to the senior who has looked after me.
Caution
It is important to remember that this grammar pattern is used like a set expression. It will almost always be used when the noun being 'put into' the action is an abstract feeling or emotion.
Examples
真心を込めて、手作りのマフラーを編んだ。
I knitted a handmade scarf with sincerity. (filled with feelings of)
その画家は一枚一枚の絵に魂を込めて描いている。
That artist paints each and every picture, pouring his very soul into them. (filled with feelings of)
彼は情熱を込めて、自分の夢について語った。
He spoke about his dream, full of passion. (filled with feelings of)
尊敬の念を込めて、先生の名前を呼んだ。
I called out the teacher's name with feelings of respect. (filled with feelings of)
彼は怒りを込めて、私をにらみつけた。
He glared at me, full of anger. (filled with feelings of)
新しい二人のために、祝福の気持ちを込めて歌を贈った。
We presented a song to the new couple, filled with our best wishes. (filled with feelings of)
悔しさを込めて、壁を殴ってしまった。
Overcome with frustration, I ended up punching the wall. (filled with feelings of)
先生はいつもユーモアを込めて、難しい話を説明してくれる。
The teacher always explains difficult topics with a touch of humor. (filled with feelings of)
その殺し屋は殺意を込めてターゲットに銃口を向けた。
The hitman aimed his gun at the target, full of murderous intent. (filled with feelings of)
犠牲者に哀悼の意を込めて、黙祷をささげた。
We offered a moment of silent prayer for the victims as a sign of our deepest condolences. (filled with feelings of)
先輩は親しみを込めて、私のあだ名を呼ぶ。
My senior calls me by my nickname affectionately. (filled with feelings of)
彼は恨みを込めて、呪いの言葉をつぶやいた。
He muttered a curse under his breath, his words laced with resentment. (filled with feelings of)