Kanji · N1

/ disturb

Kanji for disturb, prevent, or hamper.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ボウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)さまた.げるNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

妨 carries the meaning disturb, prevent, or hamper.

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Common compounds with 妨

さまたげるto disturb / to prevent / to obstruct
ぼうがいobstruction / hindrance / blocking
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