Word details

板挟み

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 板挟み.

Dictionary

Entry

板挟み板ばさみたばさみNounFreq #28368
1

being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

plank, board, plate, stage

8 strokesFrequency 926JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ハンバン

Kun

いた

pinch, between

9 strokesFrequency 1,870JLPT N2Grade 8

On

キョウショウ

Kun

はさ.むはさ.まるわきばさ.むさしはさ.む

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