挟

挟 — pinch, between

Learn the correct stroke order for 挟 (pinch), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou、ショウshou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)はさ.むhasamu、はさ.まるhasamaru、わきばさ.むwakibasamu、さしはさ.むsashihasamu

Strokes9

Radical手

Frequency#1870

Meaningspinch, between

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

挟むはさむto hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides)verb

挟まるはさまるto get between; to be caught inverb

挟み撃ちはさみうちattack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopmentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 挟 (pinch) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 挟 is #1870, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

挟むはさむ — to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides)

挟まるはさまる — to get between; to be caught in

挟み撃ちはさみうち — attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 挟 have?

The kanji 挟 (pinch) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 挟?

挟 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 挟 mean?

挟 means: pinch, between. On'yomi readings: キョウ, ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: はさ.む, はさ.まる, わきばさ.む, さしはさ.む.

What JLPT level is 挟?

挟 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.