挟まる

はさまる
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

To become caught or stuck between two objects or forces; to be trapped or sandwiched (also used figuratively for being caught between people or opinions).

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

指輪が指に挟まって取れない。

The ring is stuck on my finger and won't come off.

ドアにバッグが挟まって、閉まらない。

My bag is caught in the door and it won't close.

二つの意見の間に挟まって、どちらを選ぶか決められない。

I'm caught between two opinions and can't decide which to choose.

Word Relationships

Derivations
Masu-Form挟まます
Nai-Form挟まらない
Ta-Form挟また
Te-Form挟まて
Ba-Form挟まれば
Volitional Form挟まろう
Imperative Form挟まれ
Potential Form挟まられる
Passive Form挟まられる
Causative Form挟まらせる
Causative Passive Form挟まらせられる