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Secondary schoolJLPT N1

intercept, interrupt, obstruct

14 strokes · frequency rank #1865

On
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Kun
さえぎ.る

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Common words

  1. さえぎるto interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept1
    • The light is completely blocked out by the big tree.

    • He blocked my way.

    • A fallen rock barred his way.

  2. しゃだんきcircuit breaker2
  3. しゃだんき(railway) crossing gate; barrier (at a toll booth, parking lot, etc.)3
  4. しゃだんisolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine4
    • Traffic was blocked by a landslide.

    • The air was blocked off, extinguishing the fire.

    • My internet connection was cut off.

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