Word details
挟む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 挟む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides)
2
to put between; to sandwich between; to insert; to interpose
Examples
彼は耳に鉛筆を挟んだ。
He stuck his pencil behind his ear.
3
to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to pinch
Examples
ドアに指をはさみました。
I caught my finger in the door.
4
to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings); to interpose (e.g. an objection); to interject; to throw in (e.g. a joke)
5
to be on either side of (a road, table, etc.); to have between each other; to be across (a street, river, etc.)
Examples
彼らはテーブルをはさんで向かい合った。
They confronted each other across the table.
6
to harbour (feelings); to cast (e.g. doubt)
Examples
彼の態度には疑いをはさむ余地がない。
His behavior is above suspicion.
7
Word usually written using kana alone; Go (game); Usu. ハサむ
to pincer
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