障害
しょうがい
shougai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 44 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
障害 (しょうがい (shougai)) means "Obstacle". The reading is しょうがい (shougai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Obstacle
Also : Barrier · Hindrance · Difficulty · Disorder
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Example Sentences
この本は障害です。
このほんはしょうがいです。
This book is obstacle.
この本はとても障害です。
このほんはとてもしょうがいです。
This book is very obstacle.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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