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VocabJLPT N1

injection

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. pouring
2. injection

This noun and verb (する) means to pour or inject a liquid or substance into something, or more broadly to channel energy, funds, or effort into something. It is used both literally, such as injecting medicine or pumping water, and figuratively, such as pouring investment into a project. The figurative use is common in business and political language.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It moved like a puppet that had just had a soul poured into it.

Sentence 2

Honestly, getting a lecture about grit and willpower doesn't help me!

Sentence 3

Is our company seriously pouring more money into the loss-making division again?

Sentence 4

Seriously, injecting me with baseless confidence is just annoying!

Sentence 5

If you feel any pain, should we stop the injection?