What does 吹き込む mean?
吹き込む is a Japanese verb meaning “to blow in” in English. It can also be translated as “to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon), to inspire (someone) with, to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 吹き込む in kanji, ふきこむ in hiragana, and fukikomu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
新鮮な空気が吹き込んでくる。
Fresh air is blowing in.
船長は疲れている乗組員に新たな活力を吹き込んだ。
The captain breathed new life into his tired crew.
彼は自信を吹き込んでくれた。
He inspired me with confidence.