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枠にはまる (わくにはまる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-ru)
be stereotypical ; fit a mold ; conform to a pattern
Describes a person, idea, or work that fits neatly into a conventional category or stereotype, often with a negative nuance of lacking originality. Literally 'fit into a frame'.
ゆう
は
いつも
同おな
じ
役やく
柄がら
で
、
枠わく
に
はまっ
た
演えん
技ぎ
しか
でき
ない
。
That actor always plays the same type of role and can only give stereotypical performances.
Written forms 枠わく にはまる
Standard kanji spelling using 枠 (frame) and はまる (fit into).
枠わく に 嵌は まる
Alternate kanji spelling using 嵌まる, which can also mean 'to fit into' or 'to be trapped'. Less common than はまる.
Kanji 枠 frame, framework, spindle Similar words 型かた にはまる Very similar meaning, but 型 emphasizes a fixed mold or pattern, while 枠 emphasizes a frame or boundary. 型にはまる is slightly more common.
ステレオタイプ A loanword meaning 'stereotype'. 枠にはまる is a more native Japanese expression with a similar meaning.
Etymology Compound of 枠 (わく, 'frame') + に (particle) + はまる (嵌まる, 'to fit into'). Literally 'to fit into a frame', used figuratively for conforming to a stereotype or fixed pattern.
