障 — obstacle; hinder
障 means “obstacle; hinder”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 14 strokes. On'yomi: ショウ (shou). Kun'yomi: さわ(る) (sawaru). You'll see it in words such as 障る (sawaru, “to be harmful to; to hinder”).
障
- Meaning
- obstacle; hinder
- On'yomi
- ショウ (shou)
- Kun'yomi
- さわ(る) (sawaru)
- Strokes
- 14
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Conflict & rivalry 2
How to remember 障
Sounds like 章: both read ショウ.
Parts: 阝 town; hill · 章 chapter
Words with 障
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 障る | さわる sawaru kun | to be harmful to; to hinder |
Don't confuse it with
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