What does 注ぐ mean?
注ぐ is a Japanese verb meaning “to pour (into)” in English. It can also be translated as “to shed (tears), to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on” depending on context. It is written as 注ぐ in kanji, そそぐ in hiragana, and sosogu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私はビニール袋にワインを注ぎ、それからそれを氷水に付けた。
I poured the wine in a plastic bag and then dipped it in ice water.
彼は友人を助けることに全力を注いだ。
He concentrated his energies on helping his friend.
川は山から下って湾に注いでいる。
The river descends from the mountains to the bay below.