障
Kanji · N1
障 / hinder
Kanji for hinder, hurt, or harm.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さわ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
障 carries the meaning hinder, hurt, or harm.
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Common compounds with 障
障子しょうじshoji
故障こしょうfault / trouble / breakdown
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