N1
障 meaning and readings
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Kanji
障
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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