追い込む
おいこむ
oikomu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
追い込む (おいこむ (oikomu)) means "to drive into a corner". It is read おいこむ (oikomu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to drive into a corner
Also : to corral · to herd · to chase
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Example Sentences
猟師たちは獲物を谷間へ追い込んでいく。
りょうしたちはかもつをたにまへおいこんでいく。
The hunters drive the prey into the valley.
警察官が容疑者を隅っこへ追い込んだ。
けいさつかんがようぎしゃをすみっこへおいこんだ。
The police officer cornered the suspect in the corner.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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