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遮
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
さえぎ.る
saegiru
intercept · interrupt · obstruct
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and many. Many blocking advance.
Symbolism
Block, intercept, obstacle. Represents blocking.
Component Breakdown
遮=
辶庶
walk + 庶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 遮
Four-Character Compounds
遮二無二
しゃにむに
desperately; recklessly; (rushing) headlong
Proverbs & Idioms
遮るものなし
さえぎるものなし
Nothing blocks the way
No obstacles in the path
Other kanji with the same meaning
“interrupt”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 遮 mean in Japanese?
遮 means intercept, interrupt, obstruct.
How do you read 遮?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: さえぎ.る (saegiru).
How many strokes does 遮 have?
遮 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 遮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
遮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means intercept, interrupt, obstruct. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.