“Barrier” or “Screen” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “障”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “障” means “Block”, “Hindrance” or “Obstruction” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “障”

Jouyou Kanji “障” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
14 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
しょう(shou) |
| そう(sou) |
| Kun-Yomi |
さわ(る)(sawa(ru)) |
| へだ(てる)(heda(teru)) |
| ふせ(ぐ)(fuse(gu)) |
| Meanings |
Partition, Screen, Barrier |
| Disturb, Prevent, Block |
| Hindrance, Interruption, Difficulty, Obstruction |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “障”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 障害(しょうがい-sho u ga i) |
Obstacle, Impediment, Hindrance, Barrier, Difficulty |
| 障碍(しょうがい-sho u ga i) |
Obstacles to enlightenment, Obstacle, Impediment, Hindrance |
| 障子(しょうじ-sho u ji) |
Paper sliding door |
| 障蔽(しょうへい-sho u he i) |
Partitions in a Japanese house, Cover for hiding things |
| 障壁(しょうへき-sho u he ki) |
Barrier, Wall, Obstacle, Hurdle |
| 外障(がいしょう-ga i sho u) |
External injury, External wounds |
| 気障(きざ-ki za) |
Affectation, Snobbery, Smug, Self-satisfied |
| 故障(こしょう-ko sho u) |
Failure, Out of order, Problem, Hitch, Obstacle, Hindrance |
| 罪障(ざいしょう-za i sho u) |
Buddhism sins which prevent entry of Buddha-hood |
| 支障(ししょう-shi sho u) |
Trouble, Difficulty, Preventative, Hindrance |
| 万障(ばんしょう-ba n sho u) |
All obstacles, All hindrances |
| 保障(ほしょう-ho sho u) |
Security, Guarantee, Assurance |
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