阻

ONそ

KUNはば、はばむ

Meanings

obstructhinderblockimpede

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How to remember

Imagine a large mound (阝) with a tall, thin 'stand' (且) on top, completely blocking your path. It's an **obstacle** that **hinders** your progress.

阻止そし

obstruction, prevention

阻害そがい

hindrance, impediment

阻むはばむ

to obstruct, to prevent