Vocabulary
What does はめる (hameru) mean?
はめる means to fit, to put on, to insert; to trap, to set up.
| Reading | はめる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | hameru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
はめるはめる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhameru
to fit, to put on, to insert; to trap, to set up
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to fasten (a button)
- 2ichidan verb · transitive 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)
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to place (restrictions) on
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to entrap; to take (someone) in; to set (someone) up
- 5ichidan verb · transitive to throw into
Example sentences
指輪を指にはめた。
I put the ring on my finger.
うまくはめられて損をした。
I was cleverly tricked and ended up losing out.