を込めて【をこめて】

The structure を込めて is used to express doing something with a certain feeling, emotion, or intention put into it. The verb こめる込める (こめる) means "to put in" or "to fill with," and when combined with を and the て-form, it describes the manner in which an action is performed – with heartfelt emotion or sincere intent.

The noun before を is typically an emotion, feeling, or abstract quality such as こころ心 (heart), あい愛 (love), かんしゃ感謝 (gratitude), きもち気持ち (feeling), or ねがい願い (wish).

Common collocations

Some of the most common combinations are:

• こころをこめて心を込めて – with all one's heart; wholeheartedly
• あい愛をこめて込めて – with love
• ねがい願いをこめて込めて – with one's wishes (put into something)
• かんしゃ感謝をこめて込めて – with gratitude
• おもいをこめて思いを込めて – with one's feelings/thoughts

Usage notes

を込めて typically modifies the verb that follows it, describing the spirit or emotion behind the action. It can also be used in noun-modifying constructions with を込めた:

This grammar point carries a warm, sincere, and often formal or literary tone, making it common in letters, speeches, gift-giving contexts, and expressions of appreciation.