盛り込む

• Reading: もりこむ
• Romaji: morikomu
• Kanji breakdown: 盛 (sei/mo) — to pile up, to serve generously; 込 (ko) — to pack in, insert
• Pronunciation: /mo.ɾi.ko.mɯ/

Meaning

To include; to incorporate; to pack in; to work (elements or ideas) into something.

A Group 1 (godan) verb. Literally means to heap or serve food generously into a container. Figuratively — and very commonly in professional and creative contexts — it describes incorporating elements, ideas, or content into a document, plan, or work. Implies thoughtful integration of content rather than simple listing.

Examples

1. 新しい企画書に斬新なアイデアを盛り込んだ。 I incorporated fresh ideas into the new project proposal.
2. 様々な意見を盛り込み、資料が充実した内容になった。 By incorporating various opinions, the document became rich in content.
3. この映画には監督の個人的な体験が随所に盛り込まれている。 The director's personal experiences are woven throughout this film.

Usage Guide

Context: business, writing, planning, creative work

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 盛り (heaping up — from 盛る, to serve, to heap) and 込む (to put into, to pack in). The image is of generously filling a container with content, extended to packing ideas or elements into a plan or work.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal