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[いた(板)·ばさ(挟)·み]
itabasami
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[いた(板)·ばさ(挾)·み]
itabasami
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[いた(板)·ば·さ·み]
itabasami
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Root Words:

[いた(板) + はさ(挟)·み]
ita + hasami

English Meaning(s) for 板挟み

noun
  1. being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
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Definition and Synonyms for 板挟み

Dilemma state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Synonyms: ジレンマ, 板挟み, 窮地, 苦境

Meanings for each kanji in 板挟み

» plank; board; plate; stage
» pinch; between

Categories 板挟み is a member of

Perplexity trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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