障害
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 障害
1
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; barrier; difficulty
Examples
先駆者達は一連の障害を克服してきた。
The pioneers have overcome a series of obstacles.
2
disorder; defect; disability; handicap; impairment; dysfunction
Examples
彼の記憶喪失は物理的な記憶障害というよりは心理的な障害である。
His loss of memory is a psychological problem rather than a physical one.
3
Abbreviation; Horse racing
steeplechase
4
Abbreviation
obstacle race; steeplechase (athletics)
Kanji in this Word
障
14 strokes
Frequency: 742
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
hinder
hurt
harm
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さわ.る
害
10 strokes
Frequency: 358
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
harm
injury
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
碍
13 strokes
Meanings
obstacle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さまた.げる
礙
19 strokes
Meanings
obstruct
hinder
block
deter
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さまた.げる
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