妨
妨
7 strokes
Frequency: 1482
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
disturb
prevent
hamper
obstruct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さまた.げる
Common Words
1
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption; sabotage; jamming (a signal)
Examples
彼は私たちの会話を妨害した。
He broke in on our conversation.
1
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
Examples
騒音が彼の睡眠を妨げた。
The noise disturbed his sleep.
1
obstruction; hindrance
Examples
それは君の勉強の妨げになるだろう。
It will disturb you in your studies.
1
interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties
1
Law
obstruction of business; interference with business; interference with someone's duties
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