“To interrupt” in Japanese
Short answer
To interrupt 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 interrupt” in Japanese
途切らす
togirasu to stop midway, to interrupt
遮ぎる
saegiru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
遮れる
saegireru to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
差し挟む
sashihasamu to insert; to interrupt, to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts), to harbour, to entertain (e.g. a theory)
混ぜ返す
mazekaesu to stir well, to mix thoroughly; to interrupt (with a joke, sarcastic remark, etc.), to butt in (with a facetious comment), to make fun of (what someone says), to banter, to jeer
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
引き切る
hikikiru to saw off; to interrupt, to suspend, to discontinue
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
混ぜっ返す
mazekkaesu to stir well, to mix thoroughly; to interrupt (with a joke, sarcastic remark, etc.), to butt in (with a facetious comment), to make fun of (what someone says), to banter, to jeer
腰を折る
koshiwooru to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
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