りむ【きりこむ】

Frequency rank: 15,219. – 15,266.
    Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to cut deep into
  2. to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to raid; to attack
  3. to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
Forms
  • りむ【きりこむ】Frequency rank: 15,219. – 15,266.
  • りむ【きりこむ】Frequency rank: 17,250. – 17,300.
  • む【きりこむ】
  • む【きりこむ】
  • きりこむ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to cut deep into
    2. This meaning refers to a physical action of cutting something in a deep manner, often conveying the idea of penetrating or slicing through an object.
    Cutting deep into the wood is hard work.
    He used a knife that cuts deeply.
  2. to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to raid; to attack
    3. This meaning describes a more aggressive action, often in a combat or competitive scenario where one forcefully enters or assaults a location or group.
    His troops launched an attack into enemy territory.
    He rushed in and broke through the opponent's defenses.
  3. to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
    4. This meaning indicates a figurative action of probing or inquiring deeply into a topic or matter, often pressing someone for more information or clarity.
    He pressed me with questions.
    It's important to get to the heart of this issue.
Generated collocations (experimental)
probing questionto get to the heart of the matterto cut into the enemy positionto dive into the discussionto address the issueto cut deep intoto tackle the problemto press hard in interviewsto approach appropriatelyto delve into the situation
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