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障
障 (readings: しょう, さわ; Japanese kanji) means “obstacle”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 障害 (obstacle).
What does 障 mean?
| Kanji | 障 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | obstacle |
| Readings | しょう, さわ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 障
障 is read しょう or さわ depending on the word.
Example words with 障
| Example | 障害 (obstacle) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14