沮そ害がい

noun

obstruction; hindrance; impediment

Refers to something that blocks, hinders, or checks progress. Often used in formal or written contexts. The kanji spelling 沮害 is rare; the word is normally written in kana.

• 新あたらしい規き制せいが事じ業ぎょうのそがいとなっている。

  The new regulations are an obstruction to business.

• 交こう通つうのそがいを取とり除のぞくために工こう事じが行おこなわれた。

  Construction was carried out to remove the traffic hindrance.