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はめる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はめる.
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Entry
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.
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