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しゃだん (shadan)
遮断

blocking, cutting off, interception, isolation

💡 Nuance & Usage: To physically or metaphorically block or cut off something completely (e.g., light, sound, communication, traffic). Often implies a forceful or deliberate action. Can be used as a noun or verb (遮断する). (光、音、交通、通信などを完全に「さえぎり、断つ」こと。意図的な行為を表すことが多い。名詞または動詞「遮断する」として使う)

📝 Example Sentences

この厚いカーテンは光を完全に遮断する。
This thick curtain completely blocks out the light.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "遮断"!

電話の音を_______するため、電源を切った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「電話の音」を完全に「止める」ために「遮断」が使われます。
English: To completely 'stop' 'the phone's sound', 'shadan' (blocking/cutting off) is used.
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