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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and moreover. Blocking with hill.
Symbolism
Prevention, obstruction, hindrance. Represents blocking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Component Breakdown
阻=
阝且
hill + 且
Words & Expressions
Words written with 阻
阻むはばむthwart
阻止そしstopping
阻害そがいimpediment
悪阻つわりmorning sickness
Four-Character Compounds
意気阻喪
いきそそう
depressed in spirits; rejection; disheartened
士気阻喪
しきそそう
demoralization; collapse of morale; one's morale being shaken
阻止する
そしする
To prevent; To obstruct and stop
Other kanji with the same meaning
“prevent”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 阻 mean in Japanese?
阻 means thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede.
How do you read 阻?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: はば.む (habamu).
How many strokes does 阻 have?
阻 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 阻 a good kanji for a tattoo?
阻 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.