阻
Kanji · N1
阻 / thwart
Kanji for thwart, separate from, or prevent.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はば.む | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
阻 carries the meaning thwart, separate from, or prevent.
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Common compounds with 阻
阻止そしobstruction / prevention / hindrance
阻むはばむto keep someone from doing / to stop / to prevent
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