板挟み
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 板挟み
1
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
Kanji in this Word
板
8 strokes
Frequency: 926
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
plank
board
plate
stage
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
バン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いた
挟
9 strokes
Frequency: 1870
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
pinch
between
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はさ.む
はさ.まる
わきばさ.む
さしはさ.む
挾
10 strokes
Meanings
put between
insert
jam
get caught
sandwich
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はさ.む
はさ.まる
わきばさ.む
さしはさ.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はざ
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