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阻

阻 — thwart, separate from, prevent

Learn the correct stroke order for 阻 (thwart), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 8
On'yomi (音読み)ソso
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はば.むhabamu
Strokes8
Radical阜
Frequency#1280
Meaningsthwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

阻むはばむto keep someone from doing; to stop; to preventverb
阻害そがいobstruction; impediment; hindrancenoun
阻止そしobstruction; prevention; hindrancenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 阻 (thwart) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 阻 is #1280, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

阻むはばむ — to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent
阻害そがい — obstruction; impediment; hindrance
阻止そし — obstruction; prevention; hindrance

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 阻 have?

The kanji 阻 (thwart) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 阻?

阻 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 阻 mean?

阻 means: thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede. On'yomi readings: ソ. Kun'yomi readings: はば.む.

What JLPT level is 阻?

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