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障害
shougai
Description
「障害」は、何かをするのをじゃまするもののことです。
"障害" means something that interferes with doing something.
体や心の問題を言うときにも使いますし、道の途中にある問題を言うときにも使います。
It is used to refer to physical or mental problems, as well as obstacles on a path.
Meanings
障害shougai
obstacle; barrier; hindrance to something
計画には大きな障害があります。
There is a major obstacle to the plan.
障害shougai
disability; impairment of body or mind
彼は目に障害があります。
He has a visual impairment.
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Notes
- Etymology
障 (block, hinder) + 害 (harm, damage), together meaning something that blocks or harms.
- Nuance
for disabilities, 障がい or 障碍 is sometimes written to avoid the negative feel of 害.
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