私も入れて
watashi mo irete
The English phrase "count me in" is expressed in Japanese as 私も入れて (watashi mo irete).
This expression is used to indicate that you want to participate in a planned activity or group.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase contains the particle も, which indicates inclusion and means "also" or "too" and the verb form 入れて, which means "include (me)".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
There are several ways to express this depending on the situation. For a formal setting, use 私も参加させてください. A polite version suitable for acquaintances is 私も入れてください, which adds ください to the end of the request. In casual or informal settings, you can use 入れてくれよ or the colloquial verb 混ぜて, which literally means "mix me in".
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual conversation, the subject 私も is often omitted and you can simply say 入れて to mean "count me in".
How do you pronounce it?
watashi mo irete
Did you know?
- In youth slang, the desire to be 'counted in' is sometimes expressed through the word 乗りたい 'I want to ride'. This is used when a group is 'on board' with a specific plan or trend.
- The verb 入れる 'to put in' is the same word used for putting a coin into a vending machine or a key into a lock. This reflects a conceptual view of joining a group as being 'inserted' into a space.
- In very casual settings, you can say 混ぜて while making a small circular motion with your hand. This gesture mimics the action of stirring or mixing to visually reinforce the request to join in.
Examples in context
- ボウリングに行くんだ。 よし、入れてくれよ！I'm going bowling. Great, count me in!
- ピクニックをする予定だよ。 いいね、私も入れてくれよ！We have plans for a picnic. Sounds good, count me in too!
- 明日の会議に参加する予定です。 私も参加させてください。I have plans to attend tomorrow's meeting. Please count me in as well.
- クラブ活動に参加するんですか？ はい、私も参加させてください。Are you joining the club activities? Yes, please let me join as well.
- 私も入れて！Watashi mo irete!Count me in!
- 面白そうだね。私も入れて。Omoshirosou dane. Watashi mo irete.That sounds fun. Count me in.
- パーティーに行くなら、私も入れて。Paatii ni iku nara, watashi mo irete.If you are going to the party, count me in.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are discussing a weekend hiking trip.
- 健太 Kenta今週末、みんなでハイキングに行くんだ。Konshuumatsu, minna de haikingu ni iku nda.Everyone is going hiking this weekend.
- 陽葵 Himari楽しそう！私も入れて！Tanoshisou! Watashi mo irete!That sounds fun! Count me in!
- 健太 Kentaもちろん、陽葵も一緒に行こう。Mochiron, Himari mo issho ni ikou.Of course, Himari, let's go together.
- 陽葵 Himariやった！楽しみ。Yatta! Tanoshimi.Yay! I'm looking forward to it.
