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障

障 — hinder, hurt, harm

Learn the correct stroke order for 障 (hinder), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 614 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さわ.るsawaru
Strokes14
Radical阜
Frequency#742
Meaningshinder, hurt, harm

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

気障きざaffected; smug; pompousna-adjective
故障こしょうfault; trouble; breakdownnoun
支障ししょうobstacle; hindrance; impedimentnoun
障るさわるto be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere withverb
障害しょうがいobstacle; impediment; hindrancenoun
障子しょうじshoji (paper sliding door)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 障 (hinder) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 障 is #742, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

気障きざ — affected; smug; pompous
故障こしょう — fault; trouble; breakdown
支障ししょう — obstacle; hindrance; impediment

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 障 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 障?

障 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 障 mean?

障 means: hinder, hurt, harm. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: さわ.る.

What JLPT level is 障?

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