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差し障る (さしさわる) — to hinder | Kumi Dictionary

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差し障る

差し障る

差さし障さわる

to hinder

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さし障る

さしさわる

Verb, Intransitive

1.

to hinder, to obstruct, to adversely affect

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Kanji that make up this word

さ.す・さ.し…(1)

distinction・difference・variation・discrepancy・margin…(1)

さわ.る…(1)

hinder・hurt・harm

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