注ぐ

This is the 9001st most frequent Japanese word.


注ぐ

To pour or flow (liquid); to concentrate or devote (effort, energy).


Here, 注ぐ is used in its primary meaning: to pour liquid into a stream or along a flow.

私は川の流れに沿って水を注いだ。

I poured water along the river flow.


In this sentence, 注ぐ metaphorically describes the action of sunlight flooding or pouring into a space.

朝日が窓からその部屋に光を注いでいた。

The morning sun poured light into the room through the window.


注ぐ in this context metaphorically refers to devoting effort, passion, or energy to an activity.

彼女は全力を注いで作品を作り上げた。

She poured all her efforts into completing her work.