Japanese phrase

___に支障があります。 ___ ni shi shō ga a ri ma su

Meaning

There is an issue affecting ___.

When to use it

Indicates that something is being affected. The expression is polite and somewhat formal, and it often describes a problem that interferes with work, services, travel, or daily life.

Example dialogue

工事で通行に支障があります。 kō ji de tsū kō ni shi shō ga a ri ma su

The construction is affecting traffic.

別の道を使いましょう。 betsu no michi o tsuka i ma shō

Let's use another route.

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