障: the kanji for hinder; obstacle
障 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means hinder; obstacle. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
障 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
障 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 故障こしょう · koshō | breakdown |
| 障害しょうがい · shōgai | obstacle; disability |
| 障子しょうじ · shōji | paper sliding door |
| 保障ほしょう · hoshō | security; guarantee |
さわる (sawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 障るさわる · sawaru | to affect badly; to harm |
| 差し障りさしさわり · sashisawari | hindrance; offense |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- エアコンが故障した。Eakon ga koshō shita.The air conditioner broke down.
- 障子を張り替えた。Shōji o harikaeta.I re-covered the paper sliding doors.
- 夜ふかしは体に障る。Yofukashi wa karada ni sawaru.Staying up late is bad for your health.
- 差し障りのない話をした。Sashisawari no nai hanashi o shita.We talked about harmless topics.
- 社会保障の制度を学んだ。Shakai hoshō no seido o mananda.I learned about the social security system.
Questions about 障
How many strokes does 障 have?
障 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 障?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). The kun readings are sawaru (さわる).
What JLPT level is 障?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 障
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.