飛び込む

とびこむ
Alternative writings: 飛びこむ, 飛込む
JLPT:N2
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1To jump or dive into (e.g., water) with force; figuratively, to plunge into a new situation or start something boldly.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

子どもがプールに飛び込んだ。

The child jumped into the pool.

彼は思い切って新しい仕事に飛び込んだ。

He took the plunge and started a new job.

危ないから、橋から飛び込まないでください。

It's dangerous, so please don't jump off the bridge.

助けるために彼は川に飛び込んだ。

He jumped into the river to help.

2To burst into or barge into a room or place; to enter suddenly and forcefully (often implies intrusion).

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼が慌てて部屋に飛び込んできた。

He rushed and burst into the room.

許可なく会議室に飛び込むのは失礼だ。

It's rude to barge into the conference room without permission.

泥棒が店に飛び込んできて、品物を奪って逃げた。

A thief burst into the shop, grabbed items, and ran away.