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妨
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
さまた.げる
samatageru
disturb · prevent · hamper · obstruct
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and direction. Direction woman.
Symbolism
Obstruction, hinder, interfere. Represents obstructing.
Component Breakdown
妨=
女方
woman + 方
Words & Expressions
Words written with 妨
Other kanji with the same meaning
“disturb”
“prevent”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妨 mean in Japanese?
妨 means disturb, prevent, hamper, obstruct.
How do you read 妨?
On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: さまた.げる (samatageru).
How many strokes does 妨 have?
妨 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 妨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
妨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means disturb, prevent, hamper, obstruct. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.