注ぐ【そそぐ】
Frequency rank: 2,047.
- to pour (into)see also 注ぐ【つぐ】
- to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to pour onto; to spray
- to shed (tears)
- to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to fix (one's eyes) on
- to flow into (e.g. of a river); to run into; to drain into
- to fall (of rain, snow); to pour down
Godan verb with 'gu' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to pour (into)
- to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to pour onto; to spray
- to shed (tears)
- to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to fix (one's eyes) on
- to flow into (e.g. of a river); to run into; to drain into
- to fall (of rain, snow); to pour down
This meaning is used when referring to transferring a liquid from one container into another, often in a controlled manner.
This meaning is used when discussing applying a liquid or substance over a surface, often in a gentle manner, like watering plants or seasoning food.
This meaning refers to the act of releasing tears, usually due to strong emotions such as sadness or joy.
This meaning is used when someone focuses their efforts or attention on a particular task or subject.
The researcher is concentrating their attention on the new project.
This meaning describes the movement of a liquid that moves from one body into another, often in a natural context like rivers or streams.
Rainwater drains into the groundwater.
This meaning expresses the action of precipitation, where rain or snow falls heavily.
The rain is pouring heavily.
The snow is gently falling.
Generated collocations (experimental)
そそぐ注ぐきごう(そそぐきごう)to pour (into)みず水をそそぐ注ぐto pour water (into)あぶらをそそぐ油を注ぐto pour oil (onto)ちゅういをそそぐ注意を注ぐto concentrate one's attention onちからをそそぐ力を注ぐto devote one's energy toなみだ涙をそそぐ注ぐto shed tearsあいじょう愛情をそそぐ注ぐto pour affection intoふる降るあめ雨がそそぐ注ぐthe rain pours downかわ川にそそぐ注ぐto flow into a riverみず水をまく撒くto sprinkle water (on plants)
Example sentences
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She has been investing her energy in helping the poor in that area.
She poured her passion into her kids as much as she could.
She stirred the instant coffee and poured in milk.
In Japan you don't pour your own beer; someone else does it for you.