VocabJLPT N1
taking in
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. taking in
  2. 2. bringing in
  3. 3. capturing (e.g. customers)
  4. 4. confusion
This word can mean the act of taking something in, incorporating, or capturing, and can also refer to being preoccupied or busy with something. It is used in both technical contexts, like data importing, and everyday speech to indicate someone is occupied or absorbed in a task.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In an interview, he said he "channeled his anger into his creative work."

Sentence 2

"Please incorporate that feedback into the plan," she said.

Sentence 3

"Has that data been imported into the system yet?" the manager asked.

Sentence 4

She said flat out that she "takes even failures in as experience."

Sentence 5

I'll import the invoice data into the accounting software as soon as possible.