遮

遮 — intercept, interrupt, obstruct

Learn the correct stroke order for 遮 (intercept), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)シャsha

Kun'yomi (訓読み)さえぎ.るsaegiru

Strokes14

Radical辵

Frequency#1865

Meaningsintercept, interrupt, obstruct

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

遮るさえぎるto interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.)verb

遮断しゃだんisolation; cut off; blockadenoun

遮断機しゃだんき(railway) crossing gate; barrier (at a toll booth, parking lot, etc.)noun

遮断器しゃだんきcircuit breakernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遮 (intercept) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遮 is #1865, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

遮るさえぎる — to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.)

遮断しゃだん — isolation; cut off; blockade

遮断機しゃだんき — (railway) crossing gate; barrier (at a toll booth, parking lot, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遮 have?

The kanji 遮 (intercept) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遮?

遮 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 遮 mean?

遮 means: intercept, interrupt, obstruct. On'yomi readings: シャ. Kun'yomi readings: さえぎ.る.

What JLPT level is 遮?

遮 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.