English–Japanese

“interference” in Japanese

Japanese

Also干渉 (kanshō)

Pronunciation

Romajibōgai

Example

電波の妨害で声が聞こえません。den pa no bō gai de koe ga ki ko e ma se n

I cannot hear you because of signal interference.

Illustration for 妨害 (interference)

How to say “interference” in Japanese

“Interference” in Japanese is 妨害 (bōgai).

It involves getting in the way of a process, activity, or signal so that its normal operation is disrupted.

Full entry for 妨害: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 妨害

試合中、相手の妨害を受けました。shi ai chū ai te no bō gai o u ke ma shi ta

During the game, we experienced interference from the other team.

Tips for using 妨害

  • In English, obstruction often suggests a physical or procedural barrier, whereas interference also naturally describes something that disrupts a signal or communication.

Other Japanese words for “interference”

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干渉

kanshō

nouninterference

他人の生活への干渉は困ります。ta nin no sei katsu e no kan shō wa koma ri ma su

Interference in other people's lives is unwelcome.

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