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はめる

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

はめる
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.

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
篏
15 strokes

Meanings

inlay
set in
fall into
rugged

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
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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