“To intercept” in Japanese
Short answer
To intercept in Japanese is “遮る” (saegiru). Full meaning: to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off.
Other ways to say “To intercept” in Japanese
迎え撃つ
mukaeutsu to meet (the enemy) and attack, to engage (the approaching enemy), to confront, to intercept
せき止める
sekitomeru to dam up, to hold back, to keep back, to bring to a halt, to intercept; to stem (an activity), to check (e.g. progress)
遮れる
saegireru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
遮ぎる
saegiru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
さえぎる
saegiru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
さへぎる
saegiru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
迎え撃っ
mukaeu to meet (the enemy) and attack, to engage (the approaching enemy), to confront, to intercept
さえぎれる
saegireru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
遮っ
saegi to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
遮ッ
saegi to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
遮ぎっ
saegi to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
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