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What is the Kanji for 'Hinder' and 'Hurt'? | 障

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Hinder' and 'Hurt', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hinder' and 'Hurt' is 障.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    Reading

    kunyomiさわ

    sawa

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Chapter, Badge

    Example Word

    故障: breakdown or malfunction. The Japanese verbal noun '故障 (こしょう)' refers to a breakdown or malfunction, typically of machinery, equipment, or systems. It is commonly used to describe when something stops working properly due to a defect or failure. For example: The car broke down「車が故障した」(くるまがこしょうした). The computer is malfunctioning「コンピューターが故障している」(コンピューターがこしょうしている). This term is often used in technical or mechanical contexts but can also apply to abstract systems or plans that fail to function as intended.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    947

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chapter, Badge

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    障害

    Meaning

    Disability, Obstacle

    word

    故障

    Meaning

    Breakdown, Malfunction

    word

    障子

    Meaning

    Shoji

    word

    保障

    Meaning

    Security, Guarantee

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part ⻖ as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

Learn the Kanji

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What does 障 mean?

障 means 'Hinder' and 'Hurt'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.