障

ONしょう

KUNさわる、さしつかえる

Meanings

obstacleimpedeharmbarrier

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How to remember

Picture a **barrier** (障) blocking a path, formed by a decorative **badge/chapter** (章) placed on a **mound** (阝). This 'badge on a mound' serves as an **obstacle**.

Vocabulary

故障こしょう

breakdown, failure

障害しょうがい

obstacle, impediment, disability

障壁しょうへき

barrier, wall

障るさわる

to hinder, to interfere (with someone's plans)

支障ししょう

hindrance, impediment

Related kanji

害妨阻壁章難