JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
妨 — disturb
- Reading
- ボウ・さまた.げる
- Meaning
- disturb; prevent; hamper; obstruct
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
妨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボウ・さまた.げる and it means disturb; prevent; hamper; obstruct. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
妨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 妨害 (disturbance) and 妨げる (to disturb).
Japanese words containing 妨
Frequently asked questions
What does 妨 mean in Japanese?
妨 means disturb; prevent; hamper; obstruct in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 妨 read?
妨 is read ボウ・さまた.げる. Reading it inside real words — 妨害 and 妨げる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 妨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妨 in a word?
A common word containing 妨 is 妨害 (ぼうがい) — "disturbance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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