obstacle in Japanese
obstacle in Japanese is 障害, 邪魔, 障害物 — obstacle means something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
obstacle in Japanese
障害
Pronounced: shōgai
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
邪魔
Pronounced: jama
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
障害物
Pronounced: shōgaibutsu
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
What does "obstacle" mean?
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noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
"A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail."
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obstacle in a sentence
- A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail.
- Lack of funding was the biggest obstacle to finishing the project.
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What is "obstacle" in Japanese?
"obstacle" in Japanese is 障害, 邪魔, 障害物. obstacle means: Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
How do you pronounce 障害?
"obstacle" in Japanese is 障害, pronounced "shōgai".
How do you use "obstacle" in a sentence?
Example: "A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail." In Japanese, "obstacle" is 障害, 邪魔, 障害物.
Are there other ways to say "obstacle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "obstacle": 障害, 邪魔, 障害物.
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