Japanese

はばむ
Meaning: to block; to obstruct; to prevent
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 阻む 阻まない
Polite 阻みます 阻みません
Past 阻んだ 阻まなかった
Polite + Past 阻みました 阻みませんでした
Te-form 阻んで 阻まなくて
Potential 阻める 阻めない
Passive 阻まれる 阻まれない
Causative 阻ませる 阻ませない
Causative + Passive 阻まされる 阻まされない
Imperative 阻め 阻むな

Handwriting

阻
む

Example sentences

The strong wind blocked their way.
大きな木が私たちの行く手を阻んでいる。
A large tree is blocking our path.
三塁走者がタッチアップを試みたが、外野手からのバックホームに阻まれた。
The runner on third base tried to tag up, but was thwarted by the outfielder's throw back home.

Usage Notes

Used when something physical or abstract hinders progress or action.

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