差し支える
さしつかえる
sashitsukaeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
差し支える (さしつかえる (sashitsukaeru)) means "to hinder". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to hinder
Also : to interfere (with) · to obstruct · to have difficulty
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Example Sentences
私は差し支えます。
わたしはさしつかえます。
I can interfere (with).
まいにち、差し支えます。
まいにち、さしつかえます。
I like to interfere (with).
Kanji in this word
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 11, 2026
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