Prevent in Japanese

"prevent" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

妨げる

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妨disturb, prevent+げnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "prevent". The most common choice is shown first.

妨

Top pick

disturb, prevent, hamper, obstruct

Reading: bou

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of woman and direction. Direction woman.

What it carries

Obstruction, hinder, interfere. Represents obstructing.

Related kanji for "prevent"

阻

prevent

so · beautiful

Composed of hill and moreover. Blocking with hill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for prevent?

The most common kanji for "prevent" is 妨, read as bou. It means disturb, prevent, hamper. Related kanji: 阻 (prevent).

How many strokes does 妨 have?

妨 has 7 strokes.