障
さわ.る
sawaru
JLPT N114 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
障 is the kanji for "Hinder". A common reading is さわ.る (sawaru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hinder
Also : Hurt · Harm
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Readings
kunさわ.る/ sawaruonしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
阝章
Example Sentences
障害を乗り越える力がある。
しょうがいをのりこえるちからがある。
He has the strength to overcome obstacles.
視覚障害者のためのガイド。
しかくしょうがいしゃのためのがいど。
A guide for the visually impaired.
Vocabulary using 障
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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