入る
Meanings
to enter; to go in; to get in; to come in
to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to go down
to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve; to reach (e.g. a climax)
to do fully; to do intently; to do sincerely; to do deeply; to feel keenly
to (reach a state) completely
Other Readings
「入る」 has another reading with different meanings.
Related Words
- 入る（はいる）see also
to enter; to come in; to go in; to get in; to arrive
- 聞き入る（ききいる）see also
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
- 寝入る（ねいる）see also
to fall asleep
- 感じ入る（かんじいる）see also
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
- 絶え入る（たえいる）see also
to expire; to die; to draw one's last breath
- 入り込む（はいりこむ）derived
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to get in; to step in (a house)
Examples
日が山に入って辺りが暗くなった。
The sun went behind the mountain and the surroundings grew dark.
太陽がもう入るね。
The sun is setting already, isn't it?
彼は悟りに入った。
He attained enlightenment.