JMdict: 1481360

板挟み 【いたばさみ】

  1. [n] being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
Plank, Board, Plate, Stage ハン, バン いた
Pinch, Between キョウ, ショウ はさ.む, はさ.まる, わきばさ.む, さしはさ.む