はめる

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame)

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Also a form of

Meanings

also 嵌める

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. usually in kana to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to place (restrictions) on
  4. usually in kana to entrap; to take (someone) in; to set (someone) up; to deceive
  5. usually in kana to throw into
  6. usually in kana, colloquial, vulgar, usu. ハメる to have sex; to fuck

In sentences

彼かれは手袋てぶくろをはめている。 He is wearing gloves. #104454

トムはゴム手袋てぶくろをはめた。 Tom put on his rubber gloves. #8649737

トムは結婚指輪けっこんゆびわをはめるの? Does Tom wear a wedding ring? #11033063

彼かれはメアリーの指ゆびに指輪ゆびわをはめた。 He put the ring on Mary's finger. #110668