妨(さまた)げ

さまたげ
noun
hindrance, obstacle, impediment
See also: 妨(さまた)げる (verb form)
1. hindrance, obstacle, impediment
Something that gets in the way or prevents progress. The noun form of the verb 妨げる (to hinder). Often used in formal or written contexts to describe factors that obstruct plans, progress, or activities.
交通(こうつう)の妨(さまた)げになる。
To become an obstruction to traffic.
睡眠(すいみん)の妨(さまた)げになるので、寝(ね)る前(まえ)にコーヒーは飲(の)まない。
I don't drink coffee before bed because it interferes with sleep.
騒音(そうおん)が勉強(べんきょう)の妨(さまた)げになって、集中(しゅうちゅう)できなかった。
The noise was a hindrance to my studies, and I couldn't concentrate.

Usage

Most commonly appears in the pattern ～の妨(さまた)げになる (to become a hindrance to ~). The related verb 妨(さまた)げる means "to hinder" or "to obstruct."

Common collocations

Similar words

障害(しょうがい) is a more general term for obstacles or barriers. 妨(さまた)げ emphasizes the act of blocking or interfering with something, while 障害(しょうがい) refers to the obstacle itself.

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