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