noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fixed window; non-opening window; fixed glazing
Architectural term for a window or panel that is permanently fixed in place and cannot be opened. Often used in the phrase はめ殺しの窓.
The window in this room is a fixed window and cannot be opened.
Fixed windows are only for letting in light.
fixed window; non-opening window
Common kana-mixed spelling; the kanji 殺し is used for the 'killing' part, while はめ is written in kana.
Full kanji spelling; 嵌める means 'to fit into' or 'to set in', so 嵌め殺し literally means 'fit and kill'.
Compound of 嵌め (hame, continuative form of 嵌める 'to fit into') + 殺し (koroshi, continuative form of 殺す 'to kill'), literally 'fit and kill'. The 'killing' metaphor suggests that the window's ability to open is 'killed' by being permanently fixed.