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