包む
tsutsumu, kurumu
Description
「包む」は、物を紙や布などで外から覆うことです。プレゼントを包んだり、お金を封筒に入れて包んだりする時に使います。
"包む" means to cover something from the outside with paper, cloth, etc. It is used when wrapping presents or putting money into an envelope.
Meanings
包むtsutsumu
to wrap; to cover something on all sides
プレゼントをきれいな紙で包みました。
I wrapped the present in beautiful paper.
包むtsutsumu
to envelop; to surround (of light, smell, feeling)
やさしい光が部屋を包んでいた。
A gentle light filled the room.
包むtsutsumu
to hide or keep something secret
彼は本当の気持ちを包んで話さなかった。
He spoke without revealing his true feelings.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
包む often implies gentle, complete covering; also used figuratively for atmosphere or emotion enveloping something.
- Reading
usually tsutsumu; the reading kurumu (rare in writing) means to bundle or wrap up closely.
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