Translation guide
Expresses the idea of participating, engaging, or becoming part of an activity, group, or situation. Japanese equivalents vary based on whether the involvement is voluntary, accidental, or relational.
To take part in something, often voluntarily or with interest.
General term for participating in events, activities, or groups. Neutral and widely used.
ボランティア活動に参加したいです。
I want to get involved in volunteer work.
Are you going to get involved in the meeting?
To be involved or have a connection with something, often implying deeper engagement or relationship. Can be used for both positive and negative involvement.
このプロジェクトに関わりたいです。
I want to get involved in this project.
彼は事件に関わっていた。
He was involved in the incident.
To join or become a member of a group or activity. Often used when entering an existing situation.
新しいメンバーがチームに加わった。
A new member got involved in the team.
会話に加わってもいいですか？
May I get involved in the conversation?
To care deeply or take an active interest in something.
To engage enthusiastically with a task or cause. Implies dedication.
彼女は環境問題に熱心に取り組んでいる。
She is deeply involved in environmental issues.
To become absorbed or obsessed with something. Often used for hobbies or interests.
最近、写真に夢中になっています。
Lately, I've gotten really involved in photography.
To become mixed up in trouble, often unwillingly.
Passive form meaning to be dragged into or caught up in something, usually negative.
交通事故に巻き込まれた。
I got involved in a traffic accident.
彼はトラブルに巻き込まれた。
He got involved in trouble.
To have a close relationship, often romantic.
To date or be in a relationship with someone. Also used for socializing in general.
彼と付き合っています。
I'm involved with him. (romantically)
To have a relationship, often implying a physical or serious connection. Can be formal.
彼女は既婚者と関係を持っていた。
She was involved with a married man.
The phrase 'get involved' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating word-for-word often results in unnatural expressions. Choose the option that best matches the context of participation, entanglement, or relationship.
イベントに関わる
get involved in the event (unnatural if meaning 'participate')
Idiom meaning to poke one's nose into something, often implying meddling or unnecessary involvement.
余計なことに首を突っ込むな。
Don't get involved in unnecessary things.