押し込み

おしこみ
Alternative writings: 押込み, 押しこみ
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1

The act of forcing or pushing something into a space; pushing in.

Noun

Examples

箱に荷物を押し込みすぎて蓋が閉まらなくなった。

I shoved too much into the box and the lid wouldn't close.

彼は押し込みで荷物をトランクに詰めた。

He stuffed the luggage into the trunk by pushing it in.

部品を押し込みながらネジを締めていく。

While pushing the parts into place, tighten the screws.

2

A burglary in which the offender forces entry (as in a home invasion); the act or incident of such forced entry.

Noun

Examples

昨夜、近所で押し込み事件が起きたと聞いた。

I heard there was a break-in in the neighborhood last night.

警察は複数の押し込みが同じ手口だと見て捜査している。

The police are investigating multiple break-ins as having the same modus operandi.

押し込みに対する防犯対策を強化する必要がある。

It is necessary to strengthen security measures against break-ins.

3

Sometimes used as a variant of 押入れ (oshiire), meaning a built-in closet for storing futons and bedding.

Noun

Examples

冬物は押し込みにしまっておいてください。

Please put the winter items in the closet (oshi-komi).

押し込みの奥に古いアルバムが入っていた。

An old photo album was kept at the back of the closet.

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