noun
hindrance; obstacle; impediment
Refers to something that gets in the way or causes trouble, often used in set phrases like 障りになる or 障りがある.
この書類の不備が仕事の障りになっている。
The defect in this document is hindering the work.
彼の態度が会議の障りになった。
His attitude became an obstacle in the meeting.
noun
harm (to health); bad effect
Used for negative effects on health, often in expressions like 体に障りがある or お酒は体の障りになる.
夜更かしは体の障りになる。
Staying up late is bad for your health.
タバコは体に障りがある。
Smoking is harmful to the body.
noun
Euphemistic term for menstruation, often used in phrases like 障りがある or 障り中.
今日は障りがあって、体がだるい。
I have my period today and feel sluggish.
障り中は無理をしないほうがいい。
You shouldn't overdo it during your period.
邪魔 is a more common and direct word for hindrance or nuisance, while 障り is slightly more formal and often used in set phrases.
生理 is the standard medical term for menstruation, whereas 障り is a softer, euphemistic expression.
Derived from the verb 障る (さわる, 'to hinder, to affect adversely'). The noun form 障り carries the same core meaning of obstruction or negative influence.