飲(の)み込(こ)む

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to swallow; to hold back (words, emotions)

Example Sentences

  • 食(た)べ物(もの)を飲(の)み込(こ)む気力(きりょく)もない。
    I don't even have the strength to swallow food.
  • 文句(もんく)を飲(の)み込(こ)んで、頑張(がんば)って働(はたら)く。
    I hold back my complaints and keep working hard.

Tags

JLPT N1