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[しょう()·へき()]
shouheki
noun

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[しょう()·へき()]
shouheki
[しょう()·へき()]
shouheki

English Meaning(s) for 障壁

noun
  1. enclosing wall; boundary fence
  2. obstacle; barrier

Definition and Synonyms for 障壁

Rampart an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
Synonyms: 塁壁, 防壁, 障壁
Barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
Synonyms: バリア, 関所, 関門, 障壁
Wall an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness
Synonyms: , 垣根, , , , , 隔壁, 障壁
Roadblock any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
Synonyms: バリア, , 障壁
Barrier anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
Synonyms: バリア, 垣根, , 防壁, 障壁
Wall a difficult or awkward situation
Synonyms: 障壁
Fencing a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Synonyms: さく, さく, さくい, フェンス, 囲い, 囲う, , 垣根, 垣牆, , , , 大垣, 斎垣, , , , 障壁, 駒寄せ
Wall used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
Synonyms: , 垣根, , , , , 隔壁, 障壁

Meanings for each kanji in 障壁

» hinder; hurt; harm
» wall; lining (stomach); fence

Categories 障壁 is a member of

Obstruction any structure that makes progress difficult
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Partition a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
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Obstruction something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
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Mechanism a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
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Difficulty a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
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Barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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Embankment a long artificial mound of stone or earth
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 障壁

Sample Sentences for 障壁

We must work hard to break down social barriers.
Trade barriers were lifted after the war ended.
The first question we must raise is whether a cultural barrier existed between those groups.
Unless Japan eliminates those barriers, the U.S. will take sanctions.
To keep holding the barrier up is just to wait for death! So we're going to go out past the wall and counter attack the enemy, you ready!?

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