閉塞 (へいそく) — blockage

閉塞 is read へいそく and listed as a noun. Meaning: blockage; blockade; blocking up.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 閉塞.

  • 開閉 かいへい opening and shutting
  • 閉会 へいかい closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
  • 閉口 へいこう to be stumped
  • 閉鎖 へいさ closing
  • 閉店 へいてん closing up shop (for the day)
  • 幽閉 ゆうへい confinement
  • 梗塞 こうそく stoppage
  • 塞ぐ ふさぐ to stop up
  • 塞がる ふさがる to be closed