挟: the kanji for put between; pinch
挟 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means put between; pinch. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
挟 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
挟 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
はさむ (hasamu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 挟むはさむ · hasamu | to put between; to pinch |
| 口を挟むくちをはさむ · kuchi o hasamu | to interrupt; to butt in |
はさまる (hasamaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 挟まるはさまる · hasamaru | to get caught between |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- パンにハムとチーズを挟んだ。Pan ni hamu to chīzu o hasanda.I put ham and cheese in the bread.
- 本にしおりを挟んでおく。Hon ni shiori o hasande oku.I keep a bookmark in the book.
- ドアに指を挟んで痛かった。Doa ni yubi o hasande itakatta.I caught my finger in the door and it hurt.
- 歯に何か挟まっている。Ha ni nanika hasamatte iru.Something is stuck between my teeth.
- 人の話に口を挟まないでください。Hito no hanashi ni kuchi o hasamanaide kudasai.Please don't interrupt when someone is talking.
Questions about 挟
How many strokes does 挟 have?
挟 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 挟?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ). The kun readings are hasamu (はさむ), hasamaru (はさまる).
What JLPT level is 挟?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 挟
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.