NichiDict

つけ込む

つけこむ
付け込む付けこむ
[tsukekomu]

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit

2.GodanTransitive

to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)

Examples

隙に付け込んだ詐欺師が捕まった。

A con artist who took advantage of a moment of weakness was caught.

相手の親切さに付け込んでいる人は信用できない。

A person who exploits others' kindness cannot be trusted.

人の弱みに付け込む人間は卑劣だ。

Exploiting people's weaknesses is despicable.