Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to fit; to get into; to go into; to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window)
しかし手が震えてボタンははまらない。But my hands are shaking, and I can't do up the button.
2. to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to satisfy (conditions)
3. to fall into; to plunge into; to get stuck; to get caught
狭い場所にはまったら大変だ。It would be terrible if you got stuck in a narrow place.
4. to be deceived; to be taken in; to fall into a trap
たとえ王様でも、ここまで仕掛けにはまったら逃げられないよ！Even if you're the king, once you've fallen into this trap, you can't escape!
5. to get addicted to; to get deep into; to become crazy about; to become stuck on
彼はもう既に、かなりあのゲームにはまってしまっていたらしい。It seems that he had already become quite addicted to that game.