Kanji
What does the kanji 障 mean?
障 means obstacle, hindrance. On'yomi ショウ. Kun'yomi さわ.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ショウ |
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| Kun'yomi | さわ.る |
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| Strokes | 14 |
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| Main radical | 阜 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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障On'yomi ショウKun'yomi さわ.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes
obstacle, hindrance
Memory hook
The bank (阝) and the tablet (章) blocking the way — OBSTACLE, HINDER.
Stroke order · 14 strokes
Common words
- 故障こしょうbreakdown, malfunction (of a machine)
- 障るさわるto be harmful, affect adversely; to hinder
- 障子しょうじshoji (Japanese paper sliding door)
- 障害しょうがいobstacle, hindrance; disability
More words with this kanji
- 保障ほしょうsecurity, guarantee
- 気障きざaffected, pretentious, showy
