沮
沮
8 strokes
Meanings
stop
prevent
defeated
dejected
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はば.む
Common Words
1
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
Examples
クーデター計画はぎりぎりのところで阻止されました。
The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.
1
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct; to oppose; to thwart
Examples
彼らは大きな川に前進を阻まれた。
Their progress was stopped by a wide river.
1
depressed in spirits; rejection; disheartened; lacking nerve
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