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N2Kanji

遮

block, intercept, shield

Readings

On
シャ
Kun
さえぎ(る)

Examples

遮断（しゃだん）、遮る（さえぎる）

blockade, to block

Note

On-reading (シャ) is used in compounds; kun-reading (さえぎ(る)) is used standalone or with okurigana. Has multiple meanings (block; intercept; shield). Context determines which applies — pay attention in reading passages. This kanji forms verbs/adjectives with okurigana. Practice both the word form and compound forms.

Questions that use this word

N1 6

From the JLP Quiz question bank — the word in the form it is actually tested in.

  • N1N1 文法

    彼は議論で相手の話を遮る___。

    Answer: きらいがある

  • N1N1 漢字

    「遮蔽」の読み方はどれか。

    Answer: しゃへい

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