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遮る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遮る

えぎ
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #3263
1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

Examples
この大木で光がすっかりさえぎられている
The light is completely blocked out by the big tree.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1865
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

intercept
interrupt
obstruct

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さえぎ.る
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