Translation guide
The English word 'blocking' can refer to physically obstructing a path, preventing progress or access, or stopping something from happening. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
To block a road, doorway, or path so that people or vehicles cannot pass.
General verb for blocking or obstructing a passage, opening, or path. Can be used for both intentional and unintentional blocking.
A car is blocking the road.
Falling rocks blocked the entrance to the tunnel.
To block or intercept something, often used for light, sound, or a path. Implies cutting off or interrupting.
The curtain is blocking the light.
He blocked my way.
Loanword from English, commonly used in sports, computing, and casual contexts. Can sound slightly informal.
I blocked the opponent's pass.
To stop someone from entering, advancing, or achieving something.
To hinder, obstruct, or prevent an action or progress. Often used for abstract blocking like plans or activities.
The noise blocked my studying.
To prevent or stop something from happening, often used in formal or serious contexts like crime or accidents.
The police blocked the terrorist attack.
To cut off or block completely, often used for roads, communication, or supply lines. Technical or formal.
The road was blocked by the flood.
To stop an opponent or the ball in sports like basketball, volleyball, or martial arts.
To prevent a user from contacting you or seeing your content.
Standard term for blocking someone on social media or messaging apps.
I blocked the person who left a nasty comment.
The precise staging of actors' movements on stage or on set.
Loanword used in theater and film for blocking. Often used as a noun.
The director gave blocking instructions.
His opposition is blocking the plan.
The goalkeeper blocked the shot.