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阻
obstruct · hinder · block · impede
N1On: そKun: はば、はばむ
Memory Aid
Imagine a large mound (阝) with a tall, thin 'stand' (且) on top, completely blocking your path. It's an **obstacle** that **hinders** your progress.
Vocabulary
阻止そしobstruction, prevention
阻害そがいhindrance, impediment
阻むはばむto obstruct, to prevent
Example Sentences
警察がデモ隊の進行を阻止した。
The police obstructed the marchers' advance.
経済成長を阻害する要因がいくつかある。
There are several factors that hinder economic growth.
彼の成功を阻むものは何もない。
There is nothing to obstruct his success.
強い風が私たちの前進を阻んだ。
A strong wind hindered our progress.