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“obstruct” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihabamu

Example

大きな岩が道を阻みます。ō ki na iwa ga michi o haba mi ma su

A large rock obstructs the road.

Illustration for 阻む (obstruct)

How to say “obstruct” in Japanese

“Obstruct” in Japanese is 阻む (habamu).

Describes preventing forward movement or progress by blocking the way or interfering with an action.

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

Example sentences with 阻む

厚い雲が太陽の光を阻みました。atsu i kumo ga tai yō no hikari o haba mi ma shi ta

Thick clouds blocked the sunlight.

Tips for using 阻む

  • In Japanese, 阻む (habamu) is transitive, so the blocked goal or progress is marked by を (o), even when no physical barrier is present.

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