阻 JLPT N1 Kanji 阻 — thwart, separate from, prevent, obstruct, deter, impede JLPT N1 8 strokes Secondary (Jōyō) Radical 阜 #1280 most frequent Readings On'yomiソ Kun'yomiはば.む Example words 阻むはばむto keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct; to oppose; to thwart 阻止そしobstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; interdiction