遮
Kanji · N1
遮 / intercept
Kanji for intercept, interrupt, or obstruct.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シャ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さえぎ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
遮 carries the meaning intercept, interrupt, or obstruct.
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Common compounds with 遮
遮断しゃだんisolation / cut off / blockade
遮るさえぎるto interrupt / to obstruct / to block
遮断機しゃだんきcrossing gate / barrier
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