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阻

阻: obstruct

obstruct; block
8 strokesSecondary · Stage 2 (about 3級)in 6 words here

Readings

On
ソ
Kun
はばむ

そ: 阻止(そし) "blocking", 阻害(そがい) "hindrance". 阻む(はばむ) "block; hinder".

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Key words

阻止そしprevention; blocking
阻害そがいobstruction; hindrance
阻むはばむto block; to hinder

Example sentences

The police stopped the culprit's escape.

Deep snow blocked the climbers' way.

Lack of sleep can impede physical growth.

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