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挟
Pinch, Sandwich, Insert Between
はさ.む, はさ.まる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese convenience stores sell many foods with fillings sandwiched inside, such as sandwiches and dorayaki. The verb 挟む (hasamu) literally means 'to put something in between.'
Memory Trick
Imagine using your hand (扌) to pinch a sheet of paper between two fingers. Holding something tightly in the middle helps you remember 挟 means 'to pinch' or 'to sandwich.'
Readings
Onyomi: キョウ (kyou)
Kunyomi: はさ.む, はさ.まる
Example Words
挟む
はさむ (hasamu)
To pinch, Sandwich
挟まる
はさまる (hasamaru)
To be caught between
本を挟む
ほん を はさむ (hon o hasamu)
To insert a bookmark
口を挟む
くち を はさむ (kuchi o hasamu)
To interrupt
Example Sentence
指 を ドア に 挟みました。
ゆび を ドア に はさみました。
yubi o doa ni hasamimashita
I caught my finger in the door.