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障害

障がい、 障碍、 障礙

Readings

Kana: しょうがい、しょうげ
Romaji: shōgai, shōge
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Definitions

vs
1

obstacle; impediment; hindrance; difficulty; barrier

2

handicap; impairment; disability; disorder; malfunction

See also: 視力障害

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 さわ.る
Meanings: hinder, hurt, harm
Reading: ガイ
Meanings: harm, injury
Readings: ガイ、 ゲ、 さまた.げる
Meaning: obstacle
Readings: ガイ、 ゲ、 さまた.げる
Meanings: obstruct, hinder, block, deter

Example Sentences

排尿(はいにょう)障害(しょうがい)があります。
➥I have a urinary problem.
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(かれ)には精神(せいしん)障害(しょうがい)()る。
➥He is mentally handicapped.
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(わたし)(おお)くの障害(しょうがい)直面(ちょくめん)した。
➥I was confronted with many difficulties.
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視力(しりょく)障害(しょうがい)があります。
➥I have some damage to my vision.
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更年期(こうねんき)障害(しょうがい)があります。
➥I have menopausal troubles.
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(かれ)予期(よき)せぬ障害(しょうがい)出会(であ)った。
➥He met an unexpected obstacle.
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