型にはまる かたにはまる Also written 型に嵌まる Meanings Expression, Godan verb to fit the mold; to fit the mould; to be standard; to be customary; to be unoriginal; to be stale See also: 型にはめる (かたにはめる). Kanji 型 type. Read as かた. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists