This kanji means hinder, interfere with, harm, or hurt.

on readings:
  • shō
kun readings:
  • sawa
examples:
hoshō guarantee, security
koshō trouble, breakdown, out of order
sawaru hinder, interfere with, harm, hurt
shōji Japanese sliding paper door (c.f )
shishō hindrance, impediment

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Last Alteration Performed: 6 November 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.