synonym Comparative
妨げる
VS
遮る
Differences Between "妨げる" and "遮る"
Option A
妨げる
Meaning
to obstruct, to hinder, to impede
Reading
さまたげる (samata geru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の集中力を妨げるようなことはしないでください。
Please don't do anything that might disturb his concentration.
Option B
遮る
Meaning
to interrupt, to obstruct, to block
Reading
さえぎる (saegiru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
話の途中で彼の言葉を遮った。
I interrupted his words in the middle of the conversation.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to obstruct, to hinder, to impede)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 妨げる: Implies putting an obstacle in the way of something progressing or succeeding. Often used in slightly formal contexts. (何かの進行や成功の邪魔をする、障害物を置くという意味合いがあります。やや硬い表現です。)
- 遮る: Often used when something blocks sight, sound, or a path, or when someone interrupts a conversation.
- 妨げる: Implies putting an obstacle in the way of something progressing or succeeding. Often used in slightly formal contexts. (何かの進行や成功の邪魔をする、障害物を置くという意味合いがあります。やや硬い表現です。)
- 遮る: Often used when something blocks sight, sound, or a path, or when someone interrupts a conversation.
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