Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to insert, to put in (such that there is a snug fit), to button, to put on (something that envelops, e.g. gloves, ring). Usually written with kana alone.
  2. to have sex, to fuck. Colloquialism.
  3. to pigeonhole (into a particular category).
  4. to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs).
  5. to entrap, to set someone up (e.g. frame them for a crime, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
はめる
 
 
嵌める はめる
 
 
填める はめる
 
 
篏める はめる
 
 
塡める はめる