N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
block, hinder, hinder
Onyomi
ショウ
Kunyomi
さわ(る)
Formula
障 = ⻖ + 章。

Story

障 is analyzed as a combination of ⻖ (hills, mountains), 章 (A tall mountain (⻖) blocks the way) and denotes block, hinder, hinder.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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