— thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede

  • JLPT N1
  • 8 strokes
  • Secondary (Jōyō)
  • Radical 阜
  • #1280 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomi
はば.む

Example words

  • 阻むはばむto keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct; to oppose; to thwart
  • 阻止そしobstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; interdiction