しょうがい

shougai
Common N2 noun

Translations

1. obstacle
2. impediment
3. disability

Notes

The word '障害' can refer to both physical and non-physical obstacles or impairments. It is often used in contexts related to disabilities, barriers, or challenges.

Examples

彼は障害しょうがいえた。

Kare wa shougai o norikoeta.

He overcame the obstacle.

障害しょうがいひと支援しえんする活動かつどうがある。

Shougai o motsu hito o shien suru katsudou ga aru.

There are activities to support people with disabilities.

彼女かのじょ言語げんご障害しょうがい克服こくふくした。

Kanojo wa gengo shougai o kokufuku shita.

She overcame her language impairment.