Kanji
What does the kanji 阻 mean?
阻 means obstructing, hindering. On'yomi ソ. Kun'yomi はば.む.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ソ |
|---|
| Kun'yomi | はば.む |
|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
|---|
| Main radical | 阜 |
|---|
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
|---|
阻On'yomi ソKun'yomi はば.む
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes
obstructing, hindering
Memory hook
The bank (阝) and the barrier (且) blocking the way across — OBSTRUCT, HINDER.
Common words
- 阻むはばむto block, hinder, obstruct
- 阻止そしprevention, blocking
