Vocab Info

N3 る-Verb

()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.)

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    • Word Type

      る-Verb

    • 単語の書類

      一段動詞

    Examples

    • コートのボタンを()める

      To fasten the coat's buttons.

      • N3
    • 同僚(どうりょう)(わな)()られました。

      I was caught in a trap set by my colleague.

      • N3
    • 警官(けいかん)として犯人(はんにん)手錠(てじょう)()める瞬間(しゅんかん)一番(いちばん)達成(たっせい)(かん)(かん)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(さくりゃく)()られないようにもっと注意深(ちゅういぶか)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(けんか)(ちゅう)喧嘩(けんか)相手(あいて)(いけ)()られたという(こと)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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