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What does はまる (hamaru) mean?

はまる means to fit snugly; to get stuck; to become absorbed in, addicted to.

Quick facts
Readingはまる
Romajihamaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
はまる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkhamaru

to fit snugly; to get stuck; to become absorbed in, addicted to

Example sentences

  • Recently he has been hooked on games.

  • This puzzle piece fits perfectly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.