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Meanings

go into
plunge
inlay

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.める
は.まる
あな

Common Words

嵌める
填める
Transitive
Usually kana
Ichidan verb
Freq #5287
1

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to fasten (a button)

Examples
彼の肖像画は装飾の施された額縁にはめられた
His portrait was mounted in the fancy frame.
2

to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to attach (e.g. a hose to a tap)

Examples
彼女は左手の薬指にダイヤの指輪をはめていた
She wore a diamond ring on her left third finger.
3

to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to place (restrictions) on

4

to entrap; to take (someone) in; to set (someone) up; to deceive

Examples
奴が俺をわなにはめてスキャンダルにおとしいれた。
He set me up for the scandal.
オレ、うまくハメられた
I was nicely framed.
5

to throw into

6

Colloquial; Vulgar expression or word; Usu. ハメる

to have sex; to fuck

Examples
一発で命中しなくたって、妊娠するまでハメ続ければいいだけだし。
Even if we don't get lucky on the first try we can just keep fucking till I get pregnant.
嵌まる
ハマる
嵌る
填まる
塡まる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Usually kana
Freq #5884
1

to fit; to get into; to go into; to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window)

2

to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to satisfy (conditions)

3

to fall into; to plunge into; to get stuck; to get caught

Examples
車がぬかるみにはまって動けなくなった。
The car got stuck in the mud.
4

to be deceived; to be taken in; to fall into a trap

Examples
彼女は今度は自分が罠にはまった
She fell into a trap in her turn.
5

to get addicted to; to get deep into; to become crazy about; to become stuck on

Examples
彼女は編み物にはまっている
She is absorbed in knitting.
当てはまる
当て嵌まる
Godan verb
Intransitive
Usually kana
Freq #8091
1

to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements); to fulfill (conditions); to come under (a heading)

Examples
この規則は1年生には当てはまらない
This rule doesn't apply to first-year students.
当て嵌める
てはめ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #20492
1

to apply; to adapt

Examples
この規則は貴方には当てはめることはできない。
This rule cannot be applied to you.
嵌め込む
めこ
填め込む
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #21398
1

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to inlay; to insert

Examples
ダイアモンドは金の指輪にはめ込まれていた
The diamond was set in a gold ring.
2

Mathematics

to plug in (to a formula)

3

to entrap; to take (someone) in; to deceive; to trick

嵌まり込む
まりこ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #49328
1

to fit in (snugly); to get stuck in; to get caught in; to get bogged down in

Examples
どの官庁もお役所主義にはまり込まないで、仕事のスピードアップをはかるという点において問題があるようだ。
Every government office seems to have problems in expediting matters without entanglement in its red tape system.
2

to get caught up in (a situation); to become deeply involved in; to get addicted to; to become infatuated with (e.g. a woman)

型に嵌まる
かたにはまる
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #55213
1

Idiomatic expression

to fit the mold; to fit the mould; to be standard; to be customary; to be unoriginal; to be stale

象眼
うがん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #65563
1

inlay; inlaying; damascening

壺にはまる
つぼに嵌まる
ツボに嵌まる
壺に嵌まる
ツボにはまる (ツボに嵌まる)
Expression
Godan verb
Usually kana
Freq #66336
1

Idiomatic expression

to hit the bull's-eye

2

Idiomatic expression

to go as expected; to succeed (e.g. a plan)

型に嵌める
かたにはめる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #79908
1

Idiomatic expression

to stereotype; to squeeze into a pattern; to regiment

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