expression, godan verb (-mu)
hinder the growth of; hamper the growth of
Used for plants, people, economies, or abstract development. The verb 阻む means to block or obstruct.
日照不足が作物の成長を阻んでいる。
Lack of sunlight is hindering the growth of the crops.
過保護は子供の成
Overprotection can sometimes hamper a child's development.