妨
さまた.げる
samatageru
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
妨 is the kanji for "Hamper". A common reading is さまた.げる (samatageru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hamper
Also : Disturb · Prevent · Obstruct
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Readings
kunさまた.げる/ samatageruonぼう/ bou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
女方
Example Sentences
工事が交通を妨げています。
こうじがこうつうをさまたげています。
Construction is obstructing traffic.
業務妨害で訴えられました。
ぎょうむぼうがいでうったえられました。
I was sued for obstruction of business.
Vocabulary using 妨
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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