Vocab Info
N3 る-verb, Transitive verb
嵌めるto insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring), to pigeonhole (into a particular category), to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs), to entrap, to set someone up (i.e. frame them for a crime, etc.)
Dictionary Definition
Common
- る-verb, Transitive verb - 1. - to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame), to insert (e.g. a cork), to fasten (a button) Usually written using kana alone
- 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) Usually written using kana alone
- 3. - to pigeonhole (into a particular category), to force (into a mold), to place (restrictions) on Usually written using kana alone
- 4. - to entrap, to take (someone) in, to set (someone) up, to deceive Usually written using kana alone
- 5. - to throw into Usually written using kana alone
- 6. 
 
All Forms
嵌める 【はめる】、填める 【はめる】、篏める 【はめる】、塡める 【はめる】、ハメる
Details
- は 
- め 
- る 
 
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Examples
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- コートのボタンを嵌める。 - To fasten the coat's buttons. - N3
 
- 同僚に罠に嵌められました。 - I was caught in a trap set by my colleague. - N3
 
- 警官として犯人に手錠を嵌める瞬間に一番達成感を感じます。 - As a police officer, I feel the greatest sense of accomplishment when I put handcuffs on a criminal. - N3
 
- ライバルの策略に嵌められないようにもっと注意深くなろう…。 - I should be more careful not to fall into the trap of my rival's scheme... - N3
 
- つまり、あなたは喧嘩中に喧嘩の相手に池に嵌められたという事ですね? - So, you mean to say that during the fight, your opponent tricked you into falling into a pond? - N2
 
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