妨: the kanji for obstruct
妨 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means obstruct. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
妨 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
妨 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 妨害ぼうがい · bōgai | obstruction |
さまたげる (samatageru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 妨げるさまたげる · samatageru | to obstruct; to hinder |
| 妨げさまたげ · samatage | obstruction; hindrance |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 騒音が睡眠を妨げる。Sōon ga suimin o samatageru.Noise disturbs sleep.
- 試合の妨害をしてはいけない。Shiai no bōgai o shite wa ikenai.You must not interfere with the game.
- お仕事の妨げにならないようにします。Oshigoto no samatage ni naranai yō ni shimasu.I'll try not to get in the way of your work.
- 電波の妨害で通信が切れた。Denpa no bōgai de tsūshin ga kireta.The communication was cut off by radio interference.
- 大雪が交通を妨げた。Ōyuki ga kōtsū o samatageta.Heavy snow disrupted traffic.
Questions about 妨
How many strokes does 妨 have?
妨 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 妨?
The on readings are bou (ボウ). The kun readings are samatageru (さまたげる).
What JLPT level is 妨?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Movement and actions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 妨
- 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.