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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.
交通の妨げになる。
To become an obstruction to traffic.
睡眠の妨げになるので、寝る前にコーヒーは飲まない。
I don't drink coffee before bed because it interferes with sleep.
騒音が勉強の妨げになって、集中できなかった。
The noise was a hindrance to my studies, and I couldn't concentrate.
USAGE:
Most commonly appears in the pattern ～の妨げになる (to become a hindrance to ~). The related verb 妨げる means "to hinder" or "to obstruct."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ～の妨げになる: to become a hindrance to ~
- 成長の妨げ: hindrance to growth
- 業務の妨げ: obstruction to work
SIMILAR WORDS:
障害 is a more general term for obstacles or barriers. 妨げ emphasizes the act of blocking or interfering with something, while 障害 refers to the obstacle itself.