はまる
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to fit; to get into; to go into; to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window) (Usually kana)
2. to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to satisfy (conditions) (Usually kana)
3. to fall into; to plunge into; to get stuck; to get caught (Usually kana)
4. to be deceived; to be taken in; to fall into a trap (Usually kana)
5. to get addicted to; to get deep into; to become crazy about; to become stuck on (Usually kana)
Other spellings
嵌まる嵌る
Other readings
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
はまる
Examples8
彼女
She fell into a trap in her turn.
彼女
She is absorbed in knitting.
車
The car got stuck in the mud.
彼、
He is into the Internet.
私達
We'll have to be careful not to play into his hands.
正直
To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.