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障
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
さわ.る
sawaru
hinder · hurt · harm
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Strokes14
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Radical阜mound(8)
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
障=
阝章
hill + 章
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and chapter. Hill blocking chapter.
Symbolism
Obstacle, barrier, hindrance. Represents obstruction.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
一寸先は闇
いっすんさきはやみ
Even an inch ahead is darkness
The near future is unpredictable