JLPT N1

intercept; block; obstruct

Item 58 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 辶 (walk)

Readings

On'yomiシャ
Kun'yomiさえぎ.る

Mnemonic

WALKING to BLOCK the path and INTERCEPT the enemy.

Example Words

遮断 (しゃだん) interruption; blocking
遮光 (しゃこう) blocking light
遮る (さえぎる) to block; to obstruct