JMdict: 1600740
挿む 【はさむ】
- [v5m,vt] to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides)
- [v5m,vt] to put between; to sandwich between; to insert; to interpose
- [v5m,vt] to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to pinch
- [v5m,vt] to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings); to interpose (e.g. an objection); to interject; to throw in (e.g. a joke)
- [v5m,vt] to be on either side of (a road, table, etc.); to have between each other; to be across (a street, river, etc.)
- [v5m,vt] to harbour (feelings); to cast (e.g. doubt)
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
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挿 | Insert, Put In, Graft, Wear (sword) | ソウ | さ.す, はさ.む |
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