JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
挟 — pinch
- Reading
- キョウ・ショウ・はさ.む・はさ.まる・わきばさ.む・さしはさ.む
- Meaning
- pinch; between
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
挟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ショウ・はさ.む・はさ.まる・わきばさ.む・さしはさ.む and it means pinch; between. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
挟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 挟む (to interpose) and 挟まる (to get between).
Japanese words containing 挟
Frequently asked questions
What does 挟 mean in Japanese?
挟 means pinch; between in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 挟 read?
挟 is read キョウ・ショウ・はさ.む・はさ.まる・わきばさ.む・さしはさ.む. Reading it inside real words — 挟む and 挟まる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挟 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 挟 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挟 in a word?
A common word containing 挟 is 挟む (はさむ) — "to interpose". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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