“To fit” in Japanese
Short answer
To fit in Japanese is “適する” (tekisuru). Full meaning: to fit, to suit.
Other ways to say “To fit” in Japanese
嵌める
hameru to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame), to insert (e.g. a cork), to fasten (a button); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves), to place (a hoop) around, to attach (e.g. a hose to a tap); to pigeonhole (into a particular category), to for
嵌まる
hamaru to fit, to get into, to go into, to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window); to be fit for (a job, etc.), to be suited for, to satisfy (conditions); to fall into, to plunge into, to get stuck, to get caught
はめ込む
hamekomu to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame), to set (e.g. a diamond), to inlay, to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to entrap, to take (someone) in, to deceive, to trick
適す
tekisu to fit, to suit
取り付ける
toritsukeru to install, to fit, to fix, to set up, to furnish, to equip; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.), to get, to secure (a contract, support, etc.); to patronize (a shop), to buy usually (from the same store)
嵌る
hamaru to fit, to get into, to go into, to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window); to be fit for (a job, etc.), to be suited for, to satisfy (conditions); to fall into, to plunge into, to get stuck, to get caught
填る
hamaru to fit, to get into, to go into, to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window); to be fit for (a job, etc.), to be suited for, to satisfy (conditions); to fall into, to plunge into, to get stuck, to get caught
塡る
hamaru to fit, to get into, to go into, to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window); to be fit for (a job, etc.), to be suited for, to satisfy (conditions); to fall into, to plunge into, to get stuck, to get caught
合う
au to come together, to merge, to unite, to meet; to fit, to match, to suit, to agree with, to be correct; to be profitable, to be equitable
篏る
hamaru to fit, to get into, to go into, to be fitted with (e.g. door with a window); to be fit for (a job, etc.), to be suited for, to satisfy (conditions); to fall into, to plunge into, to get stuck, to get caught
篏める
hameru to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame), to insert (e.g. a cork), to fasten (a button); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves), to place (a hoop) around, to attach (e.g. a hose to a tap); to pigeonhole (into a particular category), to for
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