妨げ (さまたげ, samatage) Japanese meaning: obstruction | Kotomora妨
げ
に
なる
。
Noise is a hindrance to studying.
That rule is becoming an obstacle to new business.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の妨げになるto become a hindrance to〈something〉
That noise becomes a hindrance to concentration.
〈事〉の妨げとなるto serve as an obstacle to〈something〉
The old system is serving as an obstacle to reform.
妨げを取り除くto remove an obstacle/hindrance
The company is making efforts to remove obstacles to growth.