()める

はめる
verb (ichidan)
to fit; to insert; to put on (ring)
他動詞 transitiveinformalcolloquialclothing
See also: ()まる (intransitive)
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Present()める()めない
Present polite()めます()めません
Past()めた()めなかった
Past polite()めました()めませんでした
て form()めて()めなくて
ている present()めている()めていない
ている polite()めています()めていません
ている past()めていた()めていなかった
ている past polite()めていました()めていませんでした
Conditional ば()めれば()めなければ
Conditional たら()めたら()めなかったら
Volitional()めよう
Volitional polite()めましょう
Potential()められる()められない
Passive()められる()められない
Causative()めさせる()めさせない
Imperative()めろ()めるな
1. to fit; to insert
To put something into a frame, slot, or opening so it fits precisely.
(まど)ガラス()めた。
I fitted glass into the window.
(ふた)()めてください
Please put the lid on.
Fit a photo in the frame.
パズルピース()める。
Fit the puzzle piece.
ドア(かぎ)()めた。
I fitted a lock on the door.
2. to put on (ring, gloves)
To put jewelry or accessories on one's fingers or hands.
指輪(ゆびわ)()めている
She's wearing a ring.
Work with gloves on.
I put on the engagement ring.
腕時計(うでどけい)()める。
Put on a wristwatch.
I'm wearing rubber gloves.
3. to trap; to set up
To deceive or frame someone.
(かれ)(だれ)()められたようだ
It seems he was set up by someone.
(わな)()めようした
They tried to trap me.
詐欺(さぎ)()められた。
I was tricked by a scam.
I was framed by a colleague and fired.
見事(みごと)()められた。
I was completely set up.

()める is a transitive verb (他動詞(たどうし)) with meanings ranging from fitting things to trapping people.

Intransitive pair: ()まる (to fit into, to be stuck)

ASPECT (ている):
()めている indicates something is fitted/worn, or someone has been set up.

Common patterns

Often in hiragana

This verb is frequently written as はめる due to the kanji's rarity.

Colloquial use

()められた (I was set up!) is common in casual speech when claiming to have been tricked or framed.