障害

しょうがい

Obstacle; impediment; disability

N3noun·shougai

How to remember it

障 (hinder) + 害 (harm) = something that blocks and harms your progress.

Example sentences

  • 言語の障害がある。

    げんごのしょうがいがある。

    There is a language impairment.

  • 予算不足が最大の障害だ。

    よさんぶそくがさいだいのしょうがいだ。

    Lack of budget is the biggest obstacle.

Usage

Also means 'disability' (障害者 = person with a disability); formal register.

Related words

障害者障害物困難解決

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