JLPT N1
挟

pinch; squeeze; hold between

Item 281 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiはさ.む

Mnemonic

A HAND that PINCHES and SQUEEZES from both sides.

Example Words

挟む (はさむ) to insert; pinch
挟撃 (きょうげき) pincer attack
板挟み (いたばさみ) dilemma

Related Kanji

拉›拷›挑›捉›捗›排›
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