Word details

障壁

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 障壁.

Dictionary

Entry

障壁ょうへき牆壁墻壁NounFreq #9304
1

enclosing wall; boundary fence

Examples
我々は社会的障壁を取り壊すために、懸命に努力しなければならない。
We must work hard to break down social barriers.
2

obstacle; barrier

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hinder, hurt, harm

14 strokesFrequency 742JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ショウ

Kun

さわ.る

wall, lining (stomach), fence

16 strokesFrequency 1,037JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ヘキ

Kun

かべ

fence, hedge, wall

16 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

かき

fence, hedge

16 strokes

On

ショウ

Kun

かき

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