Kanji information

MeaningsDisturb, Prevent, Hamper, Obstruct
On-yomiぼう
Kun-yomiさまた・げる
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1482

How to Write 妨 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 妨 mean?

Disturb, Prevent, Hamper, Obstruct

How do you read 妨?

On-yomi: ぼう / Kun-yomi: さまた・げる

How many strokes does 妨 have?

7 strokes

妨 appears in which JLPT level?

妨 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 妨 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 妨 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1482.

Where can I see the stroke order for 妨?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 妨 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 妨?

U+59A8

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