also 嵌める
- ichidan verb, transitive, usually in kana to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to fasten (a button)
- usually in kana 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 in kana to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to place (restrictions) on
- usually in kana to entrap; to take (someone) in; to set (someone) up; to deceive
- usually in kana to throw into
- usually in kana, colloquial, vulgar, usu. ハメる to have sex; to fuck