Vocab Info

N3 Ichidan verb, Transitive 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.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Ichidan 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. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      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. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      3.

      to pigeonhole (into a particular category), to force (into a mold), to place (restrictions) on

      Usually written using kana alone
    4. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      4.

      to entrap, to take (someone) in, to set (someone) up, to deceive

      Usually written using kana alone
    5. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      5.

      to throw into

      Usually written using kana alone
    6. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      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

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    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      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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