さえぎる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to interrupt, to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.), to block (light, wind, etc.), to intercept, to cut off
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高い建物が日差しを遮り、部屋が暗くなった。
The tall building blocked the sunlight, and the room became dark.
彼の進路を遮るように、突然車が飛び出してきた。
A car suddenly darted out as if to obstruct his path.
会議中に携帯電話が鳴り、重要な議論を遮ってしまった。
My cell phone rang during the meeting, interrupting an important discussion.
山々が風を遮り、谷間は穏やかな気候を保っている。
The mountains block the wind, maintaining a mild climate in the valley.
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