障 (Kanji for impede)

Onyomi

SHOU

Mnemonic

Town cops SHOW their badges to impede criminals.

Kunyomi

( に ) さわ＊る

Hinder - but could also be translated as 'take a toll on', as in, "The problems at work hindered his sleep." 'The excessive drinking took a toll on her health.'
☆☆☆☆☆

Jukugo

障害(しょうがい)

disability ★★☆☆☆
障 (impede) + 害 (damage) = 障害 (disability)

2 meanings. 1= a disability, like a handicapped person . 2= an obstacle like some shit in the road.

故障(こしょう)

malfunction ★★☆☆☆
故 (breakdown, accident) + 障 (impede) = 故障 (malfunction)

a breakdown or malfunction

保障(ほしょう) する

safeguards. ★☆☆☆☆
保 (guarantee/maintain ) + 障 (impede) = 保障 (safeguards.)

safeguards or security, like at the airport. It also can refer to a deposit - a promise to pay money if you damage something.

障 impede

Onyomi

Mnemonic

Kunyomi

Jukugo

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