Readings
Meanings
- to disturb
- to prevent
- to obstruct
- to hinder
Radicals and components
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Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘcompass · direction (方) · woman (女)
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 530
Additional Examples
He is holding up her work.tatoeba He invades the privacy of others.tatoeba He hindered me in my work.tatoeba He broke in on our conversation.tatoeba また自分の修行を妨げる因縁も指していう場合がある。 In some cases, the gyaku-en refers to the fate that interferes with one's ascetic practices.wiki癌の発育を妨げることがあるのではないかとも言われている。 It is also said that such radiation could hinder cancer growth.wikiStroke Order
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Practice Writing
Practice Writing 妨
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step