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.
The new regulations are an obstruction to business.
Construction was carried out to remove the traffic hindrance.
The kanji 沮 means 'to obstruct' or 'to stop', and 害 means 'harm' or 'damage'. The word is of Chinese origin (kango). The kana spelling そがい is overwhelmingly more common in modern Japanese.