JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
遮 — intercept
- Reading
- シャ・さえぎ.る
- Meaning
- intercept; interrupt; obstruct
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
遮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャ・さえぎ.る and it means intercept; interrupt; 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.
遮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 遮る (to interrupt).
Japanese words containing 遮
Frequently asked questions
What does 遮 mean in Japanese?
遮 means intercept; interrupt; obstruct in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 遮 read?
遮 is read シャ・さえぎ.る. Reading it inside real words — 遮る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 遮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遮 in a word?
A common word containing 遮 is 遮る (さえぎる) — "to interrupt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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