Kanji · N2

/ pinch

Kanji for pinch or between.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キョウ、ショウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)はさ.む、はさ.まる、わきばさ.む、さしはさ.むNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

挟 carries the meaning pinch or between.

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Common compounds with 挟

はさまるto get between / to be caught in
はさむto hold between / to grip
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