Old ways of thinking are becoming an obstacle to reform.
障
hinder, hurt, harm
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
14 strokes
Radical
阜部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ショウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
さわる
Common Readings
ショウ, さわ…る
Example sentences
Seats are provided preferentially to people with disabilities.
The difference in language is a major barrier to communication.
This construction work might cause hindrance to traffic.
Excessive dieting may cause health problems.
This computer is broken, so it cannot be used.
It was a real misfortune that the car broke down on the mountain road.
I can't concentrate on my work because the construction noise is so offensive to the ear.
That flashy billboard is an eyesore in the quiet cityscape.
Our country guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens.
Example Vocabulary
障害
obstacle; barrier; impairment; disability; interference
障壁
barrier; obstacle; hurdle
支障
obstacle; hindrance; trouble; impediment
故障
malfunction; breakdown; out of order
耳障り
offensive to the ear; unpleasant to hear
目障り
eyesore; unpleasant to look at
保障
guarantee; security; safeguard
障害物
obstacle; impediment
気に障る
障子
shoji; sliding paper door
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