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挟
On'yomi
キョウ・ショウ
KYOU / SHOU
Kun'yomi
はさ.む・はさ.まる・わきばさ.む・さしはさ.む
hasamu / hasamaru / wakibasamu / sashihasamu
pinch · between
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
挟=
扌夹
hand + 夹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and pinch. Pinching with hand.
Symbolism
Pinch, caught between, between. Represents putting in between.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
板挟みになる
いたばさみになる
Caught between two boards
To be in a difficult position between two sides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 挟 mean in Japanese?
挟 means pinch, between.
How do you read 挟?
On'yomi: キョウ、ショウ (KYOU, SHOU). Kun'yomi: はさ.む、はさ.まる、わきばさ.む、さしはさ.む (hasamu, hasamaru, wakibasamu, sashihasamu).
How many strokes does 挟 have?
挟 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 挟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 挟 (pinch, between) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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