Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "ししょう (shishou)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
支障
ししょう (shishou)
N2 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
視床
ししょう (shishou)
C2 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ししょう (shishou)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 支障 (Level: N2): Translates to "obstacle, hindrance, impediment, trouble" and is used when Something that gets in the way or causes trouble, preventing smooth progress or normal functioning. Often used with verbs like をきたす.
- 視床 (Level: C2): Maps to "thalamus" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
Bilingual Context for "支障"
この変更が業務に支障をきたすことはないだろう。
This change probably won't cause any hindrance to our operations.
Bilingual Context for "視床"
私は視床に興味があります。
I am interested in thalamus.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "この変更が業務に ＿＿＿ をきたすことはないだろう。" (Meaning: "This change probably won't cause any hindrance to our operations.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "支障" is used for "obstacle, hindrance, impediment, trouble" in the context: "This change probably won't cause any hindrance to our operations.".