はまる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はまる
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.
Kanji in this Word
嵌
12 strokes
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
填
13 strokes
Meanings
fill in
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
チン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.まる
は.める
うず.める
しず.める
ふさ.ぐ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まき
塡
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
fill in
fill up
make good
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
チン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はま.る
うず.める
は.める
ふさ.ぐ
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