NichiDict

はまる

N1
嵌まる
填まる塡まる嵌る
[hamaru]
Illustration for 嵌まる

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to fit; to get into; to go into; to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window)

2.GodanIntransitive

to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to satisfy (conditions)

3.GodanIntransitive

to fall into; to plunge into; to get stuck; to get caught

4.GodanIntransitive

to be deceived; to be taken in; to fall into a trap

5.GodanIntransitive

to get addicted to; to get deep into; to become crazy about; to become stuck on

Examples

パズルのピースがぴったり嵌まった

The puzzle piece fit perfectly.

罠に嵌まらないよう注意しなさい。

Be careful not to fall into a trap.

彼はその悪役という役に見事に嵌まっていて評判が良い。

He fits the role perfectly.